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On his explosive Laver Cup debut, Ben Shelton has donned his beast cap. As the 2023 US Open semi-finalist is representing Team World, he is impressing everyone with his amazing performance on the black court. Recently, something out of the blue happened that literally shocked everyone watching Roger Federer‘s Laver Cup.
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During a group stage match, the 19th-ranked player displayed a different side of himself that stunned John McEnroe and left his opponent, Hubert Hurkacz, on the floor as he battled for victory. Let’s look at a different side of the 20-year-old that shone in the spotlight at the 2023 Laver Cup.
Ben Shelton stunned the tennis world with his tough side
As the 2023 US Open semi-finalist and his teammate Felix Auger-Aliassime battled against Team Europe, Shelton hit “Beast Mode”. His powerful forehand winner left everyone spell bounded, especially the 64-year-old captain of Team World, John McEnroe, who was left speechless.
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The 20-year-old American tennis sensation, towards the end of the match, blasted a perfect return, taking his team to victory. The shot at the same time left his teammate and captain astounded, as he impressed him with his ferocious return.
Ben Shelton BLASTS a forehand return winner at Laver Cup.
Felix’s mouth is open.
John McEnroe’s mouth is open.
Shelton Firepower, ladies & gentleman.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 24, 2023
Subsequently, after shocking his team members and his own captain with his personality, he didn’t leave an opportunity to stun his opponent’s team. The same forehand not only won the match but also created a humorous environment as he made his opponent lie down flat on the tennis court.
Shelton’s shot created chaos for his opponent
In the thrilling debut match, while everybody’s eyes were on the 2023 US Open semi-finalist, he made sure to bring out the best on the court. As his forehand shocked everyone, his opponent, Hurkacz, got the real taste of the ferocious shot as he couldn’t handle the shot and fell directly on the floor.
Ben Shelton hits Hubert Hurkacz at Laver Cup.
Gael Monfils immediately runs over to shake out his legs. 😂
Close call. That lefty forehand is lethal. 😅
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 24, 2023
Nevertheless, Gael Monfils, who was representing Team Europe in the doubles, was in no mood to leave the situation and made it even funnier with his weird recovery technique. It won’t be wrong to say that the 19th-ranked tennis star made a powerful impact on his Laver Cup debut. What do you think about Ben Shelton’s amazing demeanor on the court? Post your comments in the space provided below.
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