Canada’s Gabriel Diallo falls in straight sets to American Ben Shelton at Dallas Open

By Canadian Press on February 10, 2026.

DALLAS — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo fell 6-4, 6-4 to Ben Shelton of the United States on Tuesday in men’s singles tennis action at the Dallas Open.

The Montreal native had six aces to three double faults and won 81 per cent of first-serve points.

However, he failed to break on any of his three chances in the opening-round match.

Shelton, the No. 2 seed at the tournament, had 13 aces to three double faults and won 82 per cent of first-serve points.

He also converted on two of his three break-point opportunities.

Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., was scheduled to face Spain’s Rafael Jodar later in an opening-round match.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2026.

The Canadian Press

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