Ben Shelton’s impressive victory at the 2023 Japan Open has left the tennis world in awe, prompting fellow colleagues to celebrate his remarkable achievement. The talented American has been turning heads throughout the year with his exceptional play.
Christopher Eubanks, who has admired Shelton since their Challenger Tour encounters last year, was quick to extend his congratulations. Eubanks took to his Instagram story to label Shelton as “a different breed” after his convincing win over Aslan Karatsev in Tokyo.
Coco Gauff, another prominent American in the tennis world, reposted the ATP’s celebratory post, adding a phone emoji in reference to Shelton’s viral celebration at the US Open. Carlos Alcaraz also joined the chorus of admiration in the comments.
The widespread recognition of Shelton’s victory extended to notable figures like Denis Shapovalov, Yibing Wu, Caty McNally, Hubert Hurkacz, Tomas Etcheverry, and Coco Gauff’s coach, Pere Riba.
Shelton’s meteoric rise, breaking into the Top 100 just last year, now places him on the cusp of the prestigious Top 10. While he may need a few more impressive runs to secure a spot, his consistency and talent make it a realistic possibility. All eyes are on Shelton’s next match against Jannik Sinner in Vienna, as his promising journey in tennis continues to captivate fans and colleagues alike.
Ben Shelton in 2023
Ranked world no.15 (career-high), the American played his last match on the 22nd of October when he overcame world no.37 Aslan Karatsev 7-5 6-1 in the final in Tokyo to win his 1st career title.
This season Shelton has a composed 28-24 match record. This year, Shelton conquered 1 tournament in Tokyo.
Shelton will compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of October.
Ben Shelton |
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