Demon gifted walkover and birthday boy Ben celebrates

PerthNow - Oct 9, 2026

Aussie ace Alex de Minaur didn't need to lift a racquet to advance, while US Open runner-up Ben Shelton celebrated his 24th birthday with victory in Shanghai.

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