The Ultimate Tennis Showdown is back and so are some of the most entertaining trick shots in the sport! On its American debut, UTS has invited plenty of American stars, including Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton. The likes of Diego Schwartzman and Alexander Bublik were also among the other ATP stars to feature in the event. As the fifth edition of the much-awaited Showdown commences, quite fittingly, an American grabbed all the headlines with his ridiculous net skills. Surprisingly, it wasn’t Fritz or Tiafoe, but Shelton.

Once the video went viral, the fans were awe-struck by Shelton’s brilliance. The fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on Shelton’s heroics.

Twitterati hails Ben Shelton’s cat-like reflexes

In his first encounter against Alexander Bublik, Ben Shelton stole the show. It was towards the end of the first quarter when he came to the net and drew his opponent to the same with a half-volley pickup. Bublik tried to smash the ball right back at the American’s body, but Shelton blocked the ball with his racket and got it past Bublik to register a winner.

The players couldn’t believe it and neither could the commentators.

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It was only a matter of time before the clip went viral and caught the fans’ eyes. Unsurprisingly, the fans hailed Shelton on Twitter.

A fan was stunned by the shot.

The Twitter handle of TennisUpToDate believed that it was a ‘splendid fashion to avoid bodily harm.’

Another fan suggested that it was quite embarrassing for Bublik.

Fans also believe that going at the body is fun and could entertain more spectators.

A Twitter user took this as an opportunity to express his admiration for the UTS.

“Wow, Ben, you madman!” exclaimed a fan!

A fan recalled how Andrey Rublev spoiled the party for Bublik in a similar manner recently at Wimbledon

Along with the fans, Ben Shelton himself quoted the tweet. He used it as an opportunity to flex his skills at his followers.

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Ben Shelton flexes his ridiculous point on Twitter

After completing his matches for the day, Shelton saw his viral clip on Twitter. He did not miss the opportunity to quote the tweet for his followers to see. The American’s quote read “hands (insert two smirk emoticons)” indicating that he was quite happy with his volleying skills.

Do you expect to see more trick shots and skills in the next two days of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown? Let us know in the comments.

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