Ben Shelton is one player who has surprised all tennis fans in the last month. His exploits in the US Open took him as far as the semifinal, a big achievement for a player who turned pro last year. He also played great in the Laver Cup, which has only provided a boost to his fan following. An Australian double has also joined the growing fanbase as he lauds the ability of the 20-year-old.

One of the biggest reasons Shelton became a favorite was because of his serve. The American player hit powerful serves and even set a record in the US Open during one of his matches. He kept improving, and now, he has become the next-gen favorite of an Australian legend.

Ben Shelton makes Australian legend his fan

Shelton has been one of the leading players being discussed by every tennis follower around the world. The 20-year-old hit big serves in the US Open, which made him a big favorite of the tennis crowd. He also jumped up several ranks and now stands at 19.

His exploits got him invited to the Laver Cup, where he won his matches in blazing fashion. Todd Woodbridge, noticing his exploits, started loving the player. He recently talked in the AO show, where he explained why he started loving the American youngster.  

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“Ben Shelton was my standout. It was the first time I got to be courtside with him. I’ve watched his matches and called some of them, but this – when you get down at court level, and you watch the serve on him, wow! It is incredibly dynamic. The power out of his legs. The torque in the torso and the speed of the arm. So, all of the technical things we talk about in sport, it’s just one of the best-looking shots I think I’ve ever seen in the game.”

Tennis legends aren’t the only ones who became fans of Shelton. Athletes from other sports also started loving him.

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Two times NBA All-Star joins Shelton’s fanbase

Shelton beat Tommy Paul in their US Open bout in four sets, effectively squashing Paul’s dream of going further. Not only that, but he also set the record for the second-fastest serve in the US Open with 149 mph serves twice in one game. During his win, Trae Young, two-time NBA All-Star, was also in attendance. Impressed with the skills shown by Shelton, Young immediately became a fan and called him ‘Young King’ on his Instagram story.

The American player has shown his relentless skills in his current matches. After a rocky start to the year, he is on a great track at the moment, and he will aim to maintain it to the best of his abilities. If things go his way, we will see even more fans of the player coming up soon. 

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