In tennis, fans and experts have been waiting for so long for a fresh wave of American talent to rise and make their mark on the international stage. Finally, the moment seems to have arrived, with several American male players breaking into the top rankings. One among them is Ben Shelton. At just 20 years old he has emerged as a promising young talent. With a bright future ahead of him, many have started to consider him as the next big thing in the game.

Reflecting on the same, Jimmy Connors, a legend of the game sparked his opinion on the remarkable growth of Ben Shelton this year. He also talked about the qualities that differentiate him from the rest. However, he was not alone in talking highly about the 20-year-old player.

Jimmy Connors reflects on the remarkable journey of Ben Shelton

In a recent podcast, Jimmy Connors sheds light on the remarkable performance that Ben Shelton has displayed in the recent few months. Sparking his opinion, he said that Shelton’s big, strong, and not afraid of his opponents which makes him a pure force to be dealt with. Not only pundits but he has also garnished a huge fan base after his recent run of form.

Shelton’s breakthrough came at the US Open, where he reached the semifinals. However, he lost his match against the title winner Novak Djokovic. Now, with his first title under his belt in the Japan Open, Shelton has gained a much-needed boost in confidence.

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“He had a good US Open, he got to the semis, and you’re right later, a really good match against Djokovic. And now to have won his first title, whoa, you know, he should take that in the confidence and now run with it, because that should take him, you know, to another level, so that he understands that his game is good enough to compete against everybody,” said Connors in the Podcast.

Thus, a legend of the game came ahead and sparked his 2 cents on the upcoming sensation Ben Shelton. With a bright future ahead of him, he has earned a lot of praise at just 20 years of age Not only Connors but a former ATP star, Nicolas Pereira also talked about the impact that Ben Shelton had on the game and how his father always supported him through different phases.

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Former ATP star reflects on Ben Shelton’s incredible journey

In a recent interview, former ATP star Nicolas Pereira sheds light on the impact that Ben’s father, Bryan Shelton had on him. He said that Ben was a kid who was barely interested in tennis. Seeing this, his father used to discuss this with Pereira and how he turned things around. He also said that the father-son duo is very energetic and enthusiastic.

With the way Ben Shelton has played in the recent few months, there is no doubt that he will be on everyone’s lips. With the likes of Jimmy Connors and Pereira praising the players, it will be a high achievement for him. With a bright future ahead of him, he would be looking to carry his form going and lay his hands on multiple titles as well.

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