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Young American player Ben Shelton advances at Barcelona Open

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ben Shelton reached the second round of the Barcelona Open by beating Mackenzie McDonald 7-5, 6-4. The 20-year-old Shelton converted five of his six break points against McDonald. Shelton is making his first career appearances in clay-court tournaments. He lost in the first round in Monte Carlo and in the second round in Estoril. Shelton will next face third-seeded Casper Ruud. Shelton defeated Ruud last year in Cincinnati as a relatively unknown college player. Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion in Barcelona.

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