Highlights
January 26, 2026
Ben Shelton v Casper Ruud Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 Fourth Round
Australian Open
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Australian Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 4 · Rod Laver Arena
Ben Shelton defeats Casper Ruud — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Final result
Ben Shelton won · 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 4–6
Final
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Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Ruud | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Ben Shelton ✓ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
How the match ended
(8) Ben Shelton (USA) bt (12) Casper Ruud (NOR) 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Sets played: 4
Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton match recap
Ben Shelton defeated Casper Ruud in the Round 4 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 4–6. Ben Shelton won 3 sets to 1 and finished with a 21–17 edge in recorded games. The winner recovered after dropping the opening set.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 4
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton match statistics
| Casper Ruud | Statistic | Ben Shelton |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sets won | 3 |
| 17 | Games won | 21 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Ben Shelton won, with the final score 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 4–6.
What does the score show?
Each set column shows games won by each player or team. A smaller superscript number shows the tiebreak score.
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