India, Aug. 30 -- Adrian Mannarino won the message against Ben Shelton at the US Open by default when the latter retired with a left shoulder injury.

Speaking after the incident, Mannarino described it as 'unfortunate'.

Adrian Mannarino speaking to reporters said "When he started to have pain he was leading. Honestly, he probably would have won that match. It's unfortunate for him and very lucky for me, but I don't really know what to say. I'm happy to get through. I wish him the best, of course."

He added, "I was having good fun on the court, really long rallies, losing some and winning some. It was a pretty cool match to play. Ben is playing really well. He kicked my a** at the beginning of the summer and he is such an amazing player...