Ben Shelton walked out of Turin on Friday with three losses, no wins, and yet… not a hint of defeat in his eyes. The scoreline may have looked unforgiving, but the experience? That was priceless. For a 23-year-old still carving his place among tennis’ elite, the Nitto ATP Finals turned into something far more important than a breakthrough run. It became a mirror, reflecting both how far he has come and how far he still needs to go.

But each match, each set, and each pressure point told him a different story. Against seasoned opponents – players who have built their craft season after season, Shelton found himself not just battling them but battling their consistency, resilience, and discipline. His 0-3 record was harsh on paper, but the lesson hidden inside those numbers was exactly what

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