‘Most Overrated Kid’ – Early Paris Masters Exit Lands Ben Shelton in the Soup as Fans Brutally Obliterate the ‘1 Hit Wonder’
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American tennis sensation, Ben Shelton, has seen it all this season. From the highs of a semifinal appearance at the US Open to getting criticized for his ‘telephone call’ celebration, it has been an eventful year for the 21-year-old. Earlier today, he went down fighting against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain in the opening round of the ATP 1000 Paris Masters. As a result, he received massive criticism from fans on social media.
After a breakthrough campaign in Tokyo earlier this month, Shelton has had back-to-back first-round defeats. The misery was added when he faced heat from fans for his performances.
How did fans react to the shocking defeat of Ben Shelton?
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Ben Shelton was expected to dig deep in the tournament and was carrying his country’s hopes in Paris. However, a disappointing performance against Davidovich Fokina ended his hopes abruptly. The news of his defeat spread like wildfire on social media and thousands of fans reacted to it.
One of the fans said, “Shelton = 1 Hit Wonder.”
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Shelton = 1 Hit Wonder
— Icon (@SirTimothy20) October 30, 2023
Further, another fan trolled his infamous celebration, saying, “The phone number you are calling is not available, please try next year!”
The phone number you are calling is not available, please try next year! https://t.co/6RbL3e9Dps
— cris (@sinnerap0va) October 30, 2023
Another Twitter user had a similar opinion and said, “Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just hung up the phone on Ben Shelton in Paris.”
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just hung up the phone on Ben Shelton in Paris📞🤙🏽⬇️ https://t.co/R4kh84aC3z
— Reggie🐺🐊 (@Reggie61823972) October 30, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan was harsh in giving feedback on him, saying, “BEN SHELTON is pathetic loser.”
BEN SHELTON is pathetic loser
— ABC (@superfly9999999) October 30, 2023
Another Twitter user compared Shelton with others of his generation and said, “Ben Shelton is the newest most overrated kid on tour… So so so incredibly overrated…”
Ben Shelton is the newest most overrated kid on tour… So so so incredibly overrated…
— aquipuedoodiar (@vetealavergha) October 30, 2023
Lastly, one fan wasn’t happy with the attention Shelton was garnering, saying, “Well this post hasn’t aged well. Perhaps you’re over hyping the young man?”
Well this post hasn’t aged well. Perhaps you’re over hyping the young man? 🤦♀️
— Equilibrium (@stayjabfree) October 30, 2023
Ben Shelton cited a lingering issue as the cause of his disappointing defeat in Paris. It is something that has been heavily criticized by many players and the ATP has faced heat due to this.
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What caused Ben Shelton’s defeat in Paris?
Following his opening-round loss to Davidovich Fokina, Shelton vented out his frustration on the tennis balls used at the Paris Masters. The balls used across the tournaments lately have been different in quality and their weight has caused discomfort to the players.
Talking about it, he said, “Usually don’t have arm issue, but 5th tournament in a row playing with a different ball. I am definitely feelin it this week.”
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Subsequently, he received support from the tennis community as journalist Jose Morgado backed him on his outcry. Ben Shelton will be looking to come back strongly in the upcoming tournaments. It’ll be interesting to see if he can finish off his season on a high.
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Shudh.mukherjee