Ben Shelton discusses his life, both on and off the tennis court, in an interview with GQ Sports. The 20-year-old American tennis player has made headlines for both his talent and his exemplary character. Shelton highlighted the impact of his friends, especially Coco Gauff, on how he handled dealing with his legacy.
He views Gauff as a mentor despite their four-year age difference because Gauff has been on the tour longer and has more experience.
Due to their close bond, a lot of dating rumors have circulated about them. Gauff’s depiction of Shelton as a ‘little sister’ seems to confirm that their friendship exceeds personal relationships. Shelton told this in the interview: “No! Not a big sister, not at all. Coco is a little sister to me!”
Ben Shelton in 2023
Now the world no.19 (career-high), Shelton played his last match on the 8th of September when he was overcome by world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 7-6(4) in the semifinal of the U.S. Open (draw)
.During this season Ben has achieved an overall 19-23 record. Ben Shelton’s best achievement of this season was getting to the semifinal in the Cagliari Challenger and at the U.S. Open.
Shelton is expected to play next in Beijing (China Open)
. He is currently an alternate. The main draw will start on the 28th of September.Coco Gauff in 2023
Now ranked no.3 (career-high), Gauff played her last match on the 9th of September when she overcame world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 6th career title.
This year the American has achieved a 45-13 record. The American clinched 4 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Ben Shelton and Coco Gauff |
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