Ben Shelton has continued his week after winning his first singles match at the Cincinnati Open.
Shelton has just won the Canadian Open, which is the biggest title of his career so far.
As a result of his victory, Shelton has been rewarded with a new career-high ranking and looks to be in good stead ahead of the US Open this year.
Shelton continued to showcase his improved form at the Cincinnati Open, before making a decision about his doubles participation.
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesBen Shelton withdraws from Cincinnati Open doubles straight after his first singles win
Shelton spent less than an hour on court for his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, with his opponent Camilo Ugo Carabelli retiring due to injury.
The 22-year-old was also entered into the doubles draw alongside young Canadian player Gabriel Diallo.
However, very shortly after Shelton left the singles court, it was confirmed that he and Diallo had withdrawn from the doubles tournament and would be replaced by an alternate pair.
While it has not been confirmed who made this decision, it would not be surprising if it was Shelton due to his busy recent schedule.
Although he will not be playing doubles in Cincinnati, Shelton will be at the US Open with Taylor Townsend.
Cincinnati Doubles update:
OUT: Diallo/Shelton
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Ben Shelton vs Roberto Bautista Agut Head-to-Head
Shelton may not be in the doubles draw at the Cincinnati Open anymore, but he is still very much involved in the singles tournament.
His next opponent will be former top 10 player Robert Bautista Agut, who Shelton will likely be confident he can beat.
Shelton and Bautista Agut have played twice before on hard courts, with the American winning in straight sets on both occasions.
After his opening win at the Cincinnati Open, Shelton will have a day away from the matchcourt to continue to recover from his exploits in Toronto.
Shelton will play Bautista Agut for a place in the fourth round on Tuesday, August 12.