Ben Shelton discusses his improving comfortability on clay courts despite facing challenges in a tough three-set match. He reflects on the emotional intensity of the encounter, including taunts from his opponent and the energetic crowd support.
Shelton also touches on the importance of balance in tennis and maintaining weight while enhancing other aspects of his game. Elsewhere in the video, Shelton talks about dealing with adversity in tournaments and prepares for his upcoming battle against triple Z (Zhizhen Zhang).
Shelton in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.14 (career-high), Shelton has a compiled 17-8 match record in 2024. The American is playing in Rome where he overcame the world no.63 Pavel Kotov 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Ben Shelton will fight against the world no.56 Zhizhen Zhang in the 3rd round. Their actual record is 1-0 for Shelton.
Shelton conquered 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
Shelton is scheduled to compete next in Geneva (Gonet Geneva Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of May.
