The tennis scenario in the US is currently taking a leap with Ben Shelton on the lead. As the young tennis star is securing great positions for his nation with an excellent skill set and a positive personality, he surely stands to be the hope of millions of tennis fans in the US. However, the recognition of his potential goes beyond just the fans.

As Ben Shelton is currently making his mark at the Dallas Open, he is being graced by the tennis community. Adding his name to the vast fan club, renowned tennis coach Eric Riley recently dissected the real intensity of Shelton’s potential.

Coach Eric Riley shares his analysis of Ben Shelton’s performance

Young tennis star Ben Shelton recently caught the attention of renowned coach Eric Riley, who talked to Mitchell Michals on the Tennis Channel Inside-In Podcast and praised the 21-year-old’s potential. Riley shared a strong belief that Shelton’s unique playing style could open doors to success in the clay courts for him.

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In a recent podcast, Riley expressed high levels of confidence in Shelton’s abilities as he mentioned, “He’s the best out of the bunch. He’s got the lightest arm. Maybe the lefty Shelton can win the French one year because he’ll mix it up.”

Along with appreciating Shelton’s potential, Riley also emphasized the valuable support that his father Bryan Shelton has backed him with. “He’s got the best one and he’s got a great person in his corner—his dad,” Riley added. Shelton’s father, who also serves as his coach, has been a strong pillar in his journey as a globally recognized player.

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Riley forecasts a clay victory for Shelton despite admitting the challenges

While Riley resigned himself to the fact that winning the French Open would surely be a challenge for Ben Shelton and his peers due to their lack of experience on clay courts, he still showed optimism about Shelton’s potential to succeed on different surfaces. “Maybe the lefty Shelton can win the French one year because he’ll mix it up,” Riley mentioned, highlighting the young American’s potential to cope with varying situations.

He also pointed out the fact that Shelton will not be making a lot of changes on a shift to clay courts. “He’s not going to try to play clay court tennis on a clay court. He’s going to play hard court tennis, want to play court and go down all guns blazing,” he added. As the renowned coach shared his detailed analysis of Shelton’s playing style and projected a clay court win, it still remains to be seen if the young tennis star manages to grab one.

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