During the Ben Shelton press conference at the 2024 US Open Round 2, Shelton discussed his straight sets victory in the match and the challenges of playing on the fast and slightly slanted Grand Stand Court.
He expressed excitement about facing Frances Tiafoe in the next round, sharing their friendly rivalry and electric crowds. Shelton also talked about his growth as a player since their last match, mentioning improvements in intelligence, movement, backhand, and first serve returning skills.
Shelton discussed his serving style and its impact on his body, maintaining a serving speed of 134-135 miles per hour to avoid shoulder pain. He acknowledged the challenges of facing TFA’s crafty game and net skills. Shelton reflected on his growth as a player and performer since last year, acknowledging past bravado and emphasizing his determination to stay focused and fresh in long matches.
Shelton concluded by expressing his belief in the rising quality of US men’s tennis and the progression of several players towards greater success in the sport.
Shelton at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWWLWLW Currently ranked no.13 (career-high), Ben achieved an overall 32-19 match record in 2024. The American is participating at the U.S. Open where he defeated the world no.210 Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-2 6-2 and the world no.67 Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 6-4 6-4.
Ben Shelton will compete against the world no.20 Frances Tiafoe in the 3rd round. Their actual record is 2-0 for Shelton.
The American has won 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
Tiafoe at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWWWWLL Currently ranked no.20, the American owns a 26-20 match record in 2024. Frances is now competing at the U.S. Open where he defeated the world no.76 Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5 and the world no.61 Alexander Shevchenko 6-4 6-1 1-0 ret..
Frances Tiafoe will fight against the world no.13 Ben Shelton in the 3rd round. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Shelton.
Tiafoe got to the final in Houston (US Men’s Clay Court Championship) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
Tiafoe won 4 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe played each other only twice. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Shelton.
