Virus Impacts Players at Indian Wells Masters

The Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells has been affected by a virus causing gastrointestinal issues, impacting several players and contributing to early exits. The illness, primarily causing stomach problems, has affected players including Jakub Menšík and Ben Shelton.

Players Affected

Matteo Berrettini and Zizou Bergs previously reported symptoms during the opening rounds of the tournament. Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist, stated he was sick three days prior and experienced cramping during his match against Adriano Mannarino. Bergs complained of stomach problems, noting that multiple players were experiencing similar issues.

Jakub Menšík (20) experienced symptoms during his third-round match against Alejandro Davidovich, requiring treatment and medication before ultimately losing the match. Ben Shelton (23) also felt the effects of the virus, falling to Learner Tien in the third round.

Following Shelton’s defeat, Tien commented, “Ben didn’t feel 100 percent. He definitely wasn’t at his best all week. But he stepped up, fought and gave it his all. For that, he deserves a huge compliment.”

German player Daniel Altmaier withdrew from his first-round match against Miomir Kecmanovic due to illness and Croatian Dino Prižmič did not finish his second-round match against Arthur Fils for the same reason.

Recent Match Details

According to Sofascore, Ben Shelton and Jakub Mensik were scheduled to play on April 27, 2025, at the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in Madrid, Spain, as part of the Madrid tournament. Jakub Mensik is currently ranked 12th in the ATP rankings, even as Ben Shelton is ranked 8th. The ATP Tour provides further details on Mensik’s player profile.

Highlights of tennis matches, including potential matches involving Shelton and Mensik, can be found on platforms like YouTube.

Head-to-Head Record

Flashscore provides head-to-head statistics between Ben Shelton and Jakub Mensik, though specific results were not detailed in the provided sources.