It's Time We Talk About Ben Shelton...

[@pishachas]

Played with Shelton when he was around 12 at a UF tennis camp. He was constantly playing against some of the D1 college team players at that age so I knew he was gonna do incredibly well when he got older. Wild to see how far he's gone.

[@minhtrietnguyenquang2224]

You're so lucky bro!

[@SittingGuy]

No way, same here like age and everything. We got put on the same team for the competition part in the second half of the camp where they ranked everybody 1-5 and played singles/ doubles. It was crazy, the first match we were paired together and I was a couple months older than him and we were playing a high school senior and some other kid. He could literally hit a winner from anywhere on the court. They realized quick and just hit everything to me and I got every ball back then they’d slip up and hit to him and the point was over. We won 8-0.

[@pishachas]

@@SittingGuy haha that’s cool. I played doubles against him and another highschool kid and my partner and I ended up winning. So technically I have a (1-0) record against Ben Shelton

[@thefridgeman]

nah broh, he already peaked.

[@JoeffereySumpkins]

​@@SittingGuy you're such a liar - which racket did he use? Model and brand please, I was his coach at the tennis camp he trained in while in high school, at the playground. He was much older than me at the time, but I remember those times fondly, the way he gently caressed a bird that fell out of a tree, due to his insolent rage upon a tennis ball with which fasidious precision was placed on the trajectory with only another reign of disappointing unforced errors were painting his imagination. Yet it struck its innocent aves target that a particular deliberateness bequeathed the whole scenario. Much like Djovernamvus extracting cold, hard, Serbian revenge upon that innocent lagy's throat, Shelton continued pelting tennis balls into the sky at such an almighty pace that they all stood in suspended animation, until the will of his pointer finger struck the child in a wheelchair who prefers to watch his brother rally for comfort, whilst playing Daxter on his PSP (sounds fun tbh, never had my own PSP, would I trade me legs for it?? Nawww, maybe, ehh, idk depends.), whilst rattling off tourettes-like sounds upon his own personal whim. Thank you r/ShatGPT for heping me write this great article! Remember to pay your dues to the Sun God, and write a positive affirmation that will be harvested for data collection within the next 48 hours. Thank you, and Sun God Bless children.

[@mashizzung9990]

His dad is one of the most chill coaches I've seen.

[@harrisonclauss8559]

These people are putting everything into this sport. Let them get angry, let them celebrate. When you put your life into something, winning or losing carries a lot of intense emotions with it

[@kittmarie8285]

Good point!

[@s.ivainesu]

just because certain behavior is common in one place doesnt mean it is common in another; pros do not celebrate like college kids

[@billionairelivesmatter]

I agree, and when you’re used to playing college tennis and feeding off your teammates there is going to be a heavier reaction. Secondly, there is a psychology to sports that’s almost never talked about. He seems to be good at getting himself relaxed and confident which is a huge plus. I used to think Steph Curry was so cocky with his mouthpiece, but later I realized that he was getting himself in a relaxed state which is so important. I would probably not do this, I would be like Rybakina at Wimbledon. Finding the situation very awkward. But he’s young, successful and enjoying himself.

[@bigbolas4333]

@@s.ivainesuyour opinion is irrelevant

[@s.ivainesu]

@@bigbolas4333 is that the best response you have? middle school comebacks

[@got2bjosh]

This channel changed the video title and has unfortunately been indiscriminately liking a bunch of ignorant, backhanded comments for engagement metrics. Here is a clearer tracking of Shelton's progress, unlike many of the comments: Shelton won FIVE Challengers in a row to reach the Top 100 (#96) and get into the main draw of AO '23 without the use of a wild card or playing quallies. After 10 months including deep runs a two Majors (facing a much tougher draw at USO), Ben won the prestigious Tokyo 500 level event and reached Top 15. For context, of the 12 US players in the Top 100, only Fritz has managed to win at that level or higher. Since then, Shelton's maintained a stable Top 20 ranking, won his first clay court tournament, & reached a new high of #14 (#13 Live) to become the new US #1 player. He's done all this having started playing tennis much later as a kid, focusing on college tennis instead of Juniors, and having turned pro later. His level is insanely good & the tennis pro insiders know it. Even Laver himself said Shelton will win a Slam. Shelton's serve remains his biggest weapon. As of the US MC3 title win, Ben is already 4th on tour for aces in 2024 (~200). This indicates a highly variable serve reliably hit to all spots with accurate placement & mixed pacing. His forehand now has more shape/spin, a shorter swing, & better follow through for more stability, control, & heaviness. Like many of the Next Gen cohort, Ben's a natural at net and has improved his volleys as a finishing weapon with less exposure to passing shots. 2024 Dallas & Houston match wins show this improvement. Houston also showed Shelton's c2c movement & 2HB are much improved. The backhand showed lots of variety including DTL winners. As for return games, Shelton aptly hunts for strategic breaks rather than over-investing energy trying to manufacture them. It's simply more efficient and allows him to focus on his own service games. The stats are already improving for 2024 compared to 2023 or Y2D. Most importantly, Shelton has the best mentality out of the 12 US players in the Top 100. Three setters and tiebreaks played & won indicates not only his improved conditioning but also consistent mental resiliency.

[@donyeokeziri]

I like Shelton. He pumps himself and I’ve never heard him talk down on an opponent. Unlike a lot of other players that people still like.

[@JK-vc7ie]

pumping up is not a great tactic in the grind of the ATP tour, especially at slams. To win a slam you have to win 6 or 7 matches, all best of five. Gotta have an even keel in the pros. Maybe a few big points here and there, but you can't be all up and down with focus and energy.

[@KingCast65]

Yeah people see Ben and out comes the haterade. Fuck 'em he's a nice kid really.

[@ivanhall6482]

​​@JK-vc7ie You know when Rafa lost to Lleyton early in gus career I remember people saying the same thing. Not saying Big Ben is Rafa, but this behavior isn't uncommon with really pationate players when they come on tour. Heck even Carlos cramped against Nole just last year partially due to the amount of energy he was expending mixed with nerves

[@deadsick95]

Do you live under a rock? He was condescending on Novak big time at the US Open last year...glad he put the little shit in his place!

[@redwoodtrees7068]

He has good energy, he's a fiery competitor but he doesn't hold grudges or antagonize people and isn't a sore loser either.

[@leoallan5749]

Ben Shelton is just truly an exciting player to see develop

[@huzcer]

His return stats are truly awful. As stated 49th of 50 in the Top 50 in 2023 on return points won. only Eubanks was worse. What he didn't say is that return points won is a stat that 9 of 10 players never manage to improve in any meaningful way beyond their early 20's as it depends on reaction time and speed, both of which are things that decline from the age of 18. Another part of the reason is that if you rise up a bit you face better players so harder to improve against them.

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@huzcer Yes, it's very possible he's maxed out in terms of rankings. All of the other players are grinding to improve as well. We shall see.

[@wenbinlicrazy]

He’s awesome to watch and with time in the tour, he’s going to get better

[@JK-vc7ie]

Only if he figures out ways to neutralize his weaknesses. Once you are in the to 20 realm everyone is awesome and the competition is ruthless. He could easily max out if he doesn't figure out the chess match. It's a zero sum game. Every other player is trying to get better too.

[@miller6441]

@@JK-vc7iehe’s not had a ton of time on tour and his weapons are so big that if he’s willing to grind out matches and learn he’s top ten material. I feel he’s demonstrated that desire and over time he’s gonna iron out his game

[@huzcer]

@@miller6441 9 of 10 players never manage to improve their return in any meaningful way beyond their early 20's as it depends on reaction time and speed, both of which are things that decline from the age of 18. Coupled with the fact that if you rise up a bit in rankings you face better players who are going to be better servers.

[@sportsart21]

I like the freshness he brings to the court. I wish him all the best.

[@Sambone702]

Everyone on tour hates him

[@sportsart21]

@@Sambone702you know that from whom?

[@Tennis_newgen_rivalry-y6f]

@@sportsart21 He's problably the most hated player in the world at the moment. Name one player who is more hated than Ben (not Stefanos). You can't...

[@cadmarbusinesssuite9155]

I absolutely ❤ Ben Shelton! His swagger and willingness to be fearless is what emboldens me. Great game, great skill and he's a lefty. Wow. He makes me smile and is the freshest thing that has happened for American men's tennis. He is a leader. People don't get him because he came from the college environment onto the pro scene. That is why I find college basketball more exciting than the NBA. The crowds and the players are so emotionally invested into it. Go Ben! I am praying for you 🙏.

[@gabekerr13]

imo he is just as good as advertised, so much potential, best serve

[@JayRuf3438]

I like Shelton. I like his confidence and self belief. He genuinely seems like a nice guy. He has a nice personality that can attract your average fan. I also like that he makes the more stuffy section of tennis fans a bit mad.... LOL. I hope he has a long and successful career and keeps developing.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

Totally agree. I love how he ruffles the pompous tennis fans. He's exciting to watch and I hope he goes far.

[@Graceclaw]

Right now one thing I notice every single match is how surprised he is when his opponents get to a drop shot he hits. He just assumes they won't get to it, so he visibly relaxes and can't scramble fast enough to continue the rally. Easy fix: Always assume your opponent will hit the ball back.

[@saami9606]

If you only made this vid a few days later, you could have included he won Houston and is the #1 American male tennis player!!! It was amazing to see him win on clay, probably his worst surface but slowly gaining more confidence! Defo my fav player rn!

[@TimelyAdventure]

A short kings video! Deep dive into players like Baez, Schwartzman, Dan Evans, etc. that shows how they compete against taller players, strategies, how they work their serve, and have better than average return games. That kind of thing really inspires me as a shorter player. Love the short kings and would love to have a deep think into how they get so good despite competing against players who are so much taller so often.

[@alexarmstrong578]

I think he, much like Sinner who also committed to the game much later most of their peers, has a huge upside given he has much less mileage. He will ONLY get better. How much better we don’t know but he’s smart, athletic and hungry.

[@igotfps6791]

I’m so glad I’m not a Shelton hater he’s so fun to watch. Maybe it’s because I’m more new to the tennis scene but I absolutely love his game.

[@vinyaaleti4430]

Ive been watching tennis for a while. When Shelton first started showing up, I loved watching him. Its just any younger player in general. The fact they have less experience and are willing to try new things on court is what makes them so fun to watch.

[@gnarfish5555]

He's so gifted!! I just hope he doesn't burn out. Love watching him play and especially a left hander!

[@icefalcon2243]

He’s incredible and getting better. No question. You can’t be #1 in the US without being amazing.

[@DShew24]

It’s all relative. Obviously he has some huge strengths, but you have to be more well-rounded than he is to win majors.

[@ivanhall6482]

​@DShew24 you can say that about literally 95% of active players in the top 100. And I'd argue almost 100% of all players in their first 3 years in tour. So though your statement is accurate... not exactly earth shattering

[@DShew24]

@@ivanhall6482 I never claimed it to be earth-shattering. In the game of tennis, especially in the best of 5 matches, holes in one’s game are pretty easily exploited by better players. But you’re right that most of the players have holes, but Ben’s are much more obvious than most pros. His serve is SO strong that it allows him to have a chance. I think we all know at the beginning of a major, there are usually 3-5 guys with a realistic chance of winning. That’s far different than golf for instance.

[@nicks6813]

Great analysis! So much potential if he can continue to develop, which isn’t easy when you’re already a pro. I just want to point out that he’s never done anything mean or negative on court, whereas so many other players have. Shelton is great for American tennis

[@jaynahjoy]

I used to keep up with tennis frequently growing up and later on just became more of a casual viewer (I would watch the occasional Alacaraz match but that was the extent of it). A couple months ago I saw a couple clips of Shelton (and some other American players) on my feed and loved the freshness in energy and entertainment he brought to the game. Needless to say it was definitely what I craved to watch in tennis and I've been keeping up with the sport again!

[@davidherman564]

He is a great athlete with great promise. Just needs to take the next step and compete deep into major tournaments.

[@johnlicciardello2389]

He is fun to watch and may be the person on tour having the most amount of fun playing the game.

[@charlottecheung2910]

shelton brings that college ncaa varsity energy to the tour with the loud celebrations. it's part of his charm edit: some people think it's a charm, like the intensity and stuff. some people think it's arrogant and not humble at all. i think he's a bit loud, but each to their own tbh

[@mendrikaJ]

Too bad half the world hates him for that

[@bobbyfischerman4811]

Ok but he never had the makings of a varsity tennis player.

[@JK-vc7ie]

Yeah, but I think you need that even keel to win at this level. It's a marathon grind, not a sprint.

[@huzcer]

Amazing that all those other college tennis players didn't see fit to bring that "charming" element of the college game to the ATP.... Must be the only guy on tour screaming after winning the 15-0 point on his own serve in the 3rd game of the first set!

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@huzcer The decorum in the college game is not really what tennis is outside of that world. I'm not against it for the college game. I think cold hard reality over time will keep him in check. The tour is a grind and if you want to win a slam I think you need to win seven matches in a row, all best of five. Wasting energy and focus going up and down with emotions is a big drain. Even keel is generally the only way to win with any consistency. You're not just playing one match against another school.

[@tds7078]

His serve variation reminds me of Federer, Kyrgios, Isner, Thiem, Serena and occasionally Eubanks. Can hit everything. Insane.

[@philippelindsey5042]

This analysis was really thoughtful and analtic.

[@viktorstamenov7692]

For me Ben is one of the most exciting players from the new gen, I hope he can improve his game and become top 10 and possibly a slam winner, why not?

[@egorgrigorev7024]

maybe we need a video about class of clay players from south America like baez, jarry, facundo, cerundolo, tabilo, munar and others

[@Luis_Domingos]

Munar is Spanish, not South American

[@ClarkJohnson-oq9ue]

Just here to laugh at all the idiots that think he is overrated even though after only 2.5yrs on tour (2022 mostly on the challenger tour) he has peaked at #14 (currently #15), has won 2 titles in 2 finals, has 1 semi and 1 quarter in 6 major appearances, and has beaten 3 top 10 players out of 14 appearances.

[@louchunchung5164]

"How good is Elena Rybakina actually?" Looking forward to it.

[@harrodroach8606]

I truly think he will eventually improve. He hasn't even played 100 pro matches where the others his age have played 200 or 300. He is also doing somewhat better than he did in the in-between grand slam tournaments than this time last year.

[@fl4176]

I think Ben will tone it down a bit (not because he has to). He will realize the balance on when/how to bring energy in a more intelligent way. His Dad also seems to be fueling so much of his competitiveness and bravado on the court which is interesting. Balance is key but I think he will find it.

[@michaeladkins6]

Ben should take over as the #1 American any week now.

[@Ciclopea2]

Ben could totally win a slam, i can see him lifting a trophy at the US Open at some point hopefully in the near future. He has a strong personality and the game to back it up, and undeniable charm, in an unorthodox, won't get you establishment darling status but fans will either love you or strongly dislike you kind of way lol. He has a lot of potential and clear intentions to keep tennis exciting for years to come.

[@sv-bd5em]

what. he is sinner's age and nowhere near his level. he can't even get past the round stage.

[@Ciclopea2]

@@sv-bd5em not to compare Ben to the GOAT but even Djokovic could eventually catch up to Rafa and Roger (and then some) after many "experts" claimed he'd never live up to the hype. Ben's generation is just getting started, i believe there's room for improvement but the potential is also there.

[@jeevanpb3479]

​@@Ciclopea2but djoker already was at that level.its just that his serve was horrendous.food allergic issues.its technicality was tip 3 in world.consistently reaching gs semis and finals

[@Ciclopea2]

@@jeevanpb3479 Literally no one has to break Nole's records or keep up with a cronological number of titles to be a great player. Just one Grand Slam is an amazing achievement, let alone more than 20. The guy is 21 and might just be a late bloomer, only time will tell.

[@Msbreana13]

The passion of this kid is carrying on his shoulders and he is playing like a beast. He will win a Master's. ❤

[@Mzee1084]

Hope you do a video on the French teen Arthur Fils. He has been rising up the rankings fast.

[@noijaidee2571]

I am a huge fan of Nole and always will be! However, I also like Ben, his talent, great smile and good personality - he is absolutely good for tennis!

[@ww3westernawarenesschannel668]

First off, thoughtful video with excellent pacing and supplemental images! Secondly, I think a key element to all of this that needs to be mentioned is his health. For 6’4, Shelton moves exceptionally well, but far too aggressively for someone his size. As a fan, I love the raw determination to track down shots like Alcaraz or Djokovic, but as shown with a taller yet agile player like Monfils - the risk to your health/longevity is greater. Beyond that, I think you covered all the main areas beautifully - great video!

[@joemarshall4226]

He should get a good Eastern European coach. Someone who will coalm down teh chest thumping and work on strategy, fitness, and the subtle nuances of the game

[@rolinti9146]

i'd love a deep dive on Qinwen Zheng or Marketa Vondrousova

[@kensheat6323]

Exciting player perhaps the most raw talent of all the Americans. If he can learn like Sinner and improve his game he will be a real threat

[@al1976-v7m]

Good and very objective take on Ben's strengths & weaknesses. I am personally more old-school and prefer other players, but i still think he's good for the game.

[@claudeduroseau8304]

I love you videos Can’t wait till 100,000 subs

[@jayraq4882]

Great video. Was great to see Ben get to the semis at the US Open. He's fun and brings energy to the game. He's just a kid and has a bright future ahead and the drive to go after it. He's not arrogant, just has a lot of positive energy and believes in himself. Djokovic's phone mock at the end was classless, no excuse, he's not a kid.

[@patrickcandlin7420]

He reminds me of a young Taylor Dent. Hopefully he can manage injuries better than dent. I’m really rooting for this kid.

[@ccsdk]

As a former Gator and tennis club junkie, I love this guy. However I'm in complete agreement with your analysis. Let's hope dad sees the same things. We will see what he's made of as time goes by. Go Gators

[@topgum]

doing college tennis came at a huge price, he is deff talented. But remember, Alcaraz is younger than him and he has 3 grand slams.....

[@rizzystaydizzy]

seen Jakub Mensik face Ben Shelton Round 2 Stadium 2 Indian Wells. Packed to the max and Shelton hit 5 140+ serves. Including a 150mph!!

[@MartynCollins]

Few athletes are afforded, a pathway where development is geared to win at the highest level. He’s one of them.

[@JK-vc7ie]

You should not have a comma after afforded.

[@tds7078]

His conversation with Eubanks and Tiafoe on the UTS video podcast was very telling of his ambition. He’s on a different plane mentally from the other two, he said something along the lines of “I want it all” while Tiafoe was like “I’d be happy with a Wimbledon Final.” Neither mentalities are bad but Ben’s is different.

[@huzcer]

his return stats are so bad that you can't solve it by just wanting it.

[@tds7078]

@@huzcer You literally can, it’s called work ethic. Your improvement at something is directly correlated to how bad you want it.

[@TraeBeneck]

@@huzcer If he didn't want it, he wouldn't try to solve it. He's clearly hungry to improve and even though he's only been a pro for one single year, he's already making adjustments (more compact forehand, far better rally tolerance, etc). Players that are less hungry like Tiafoe clearly aren't making any adjustments and are stagnating as their prime has passed them by, whereas Shelton has literally an entire career ahead of him and he's already top 15 material, even with all of his glaring weaknesses

[@huzcer]

@@tds7078history shows that 9 of 10 players never manage to improve their return stats in any meaningful way beyond their early 20's as it depends on vision, reaction time and speed, all of which are things that decline from the age of 18. Another part of the reason is that if you want to go further in tournaments you face better players so harder to return against them. Without even facing a lot of Top players so far Shelton's return stats are the 2nd worst in the Top 50. So yeah...

[@CraigTennis]

Love the analysis! Subscribed and want to watch the rest of your videos

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Welcome aboard!

[@_TheKhanhArtist_]

If anything, Shelton is the US' next Andy Roddick with his powerful serve and strong forehand. He also has the upside like Nick Kyrigos. I'm excited to see how his career stretches out. I think Shelton's first grand slam win will be the US Open.

[@sportslover2356]

Interesting that when social media started hating on Shelton, the one person that really came to his defence was the only player who has copped so much more flack for being himself on court - Kyrgios. He told everyone to leave the kid alone, that he likes the guy and let him develop his own personality. Pity that the media including video makers never let Kyrgios develop but just piled on so heavily he couldn't bear it any longer and ploughed into prolonged depression. Don't do that to Shelton.

[@imalwaysright]

Narcissists always plays victim and it’s weird when people can’t see through them. Accountability is good.

[@sportslover2356]

@@imalwaysright lots of nice big words there. Studied sike 101? Never got a chance to talk to real people? Try watching Nick's Good Trouble podcasts. You might learn something.

[@alanganek8078]

One area that you don’t cover is net play. Ben does a great job of setting up net shots, however, he too often gives his opponent a second shot in today’s game, that’s not good enough and you’ll get passed. He needs to work on making that first valley unreturnable like Federer.

[@ChristinaHarrell]

Can you do Tommy Paul / watch some of his recent press conferences about watching players from past / very interesting to see Tommy from a player he was a few years ago to now

[@burdisdawurd7472]

Found this channel very recently, since indian wells, and I just wanna say keep up the amazing videos! Very well paced! This channel deserves many more subs!

[@JetLagRecords]

Tennis Plus, Subscribed because your content is fantastic!

[@Dazvp]

As a high schooler I think Ben's energy and enthusiasm are exactly what the sport needs more of. He brings a lot of excitement and appeal especially to younger audiences

[@parkhae-il9211]

i think i completely agree with ben's misunderstood swagger, i think he believes in himself that it was to the point that it bothers everyone.

[@federicotown8052]

He has a phenomenal serve !

[@jeangrey787]

The moment I saw him play, I knew this was a guy I would root for. I love his enthusiasm, passion and swagger. My other faves are Agassi, Safin and Nadal. I think he has a lot of room to improve which is exciting. Hope he improves his return and point construction cos I feel he sometimes wins matches the hard way, ie he can win matches in straights but wins in 3 sets. I respect his commitment to serve and volley, but he gets passed too much. Time to diversify! I think it will take some time but I hope with more time in the tour he can build more consistency and efficiency. Go Ben!!

[@bobbyfischerman4811]

He is really good at making phone calls without paying the bill.

[@dmunozkuster]

Lol😂

[@leevihemmings707]

Where are you in the rankings?

[@sofpsocf]

@@leevihemmings707such a silly argument for when people criticise pros. You don’t have to be a pro athlete to have an opinion

[@steviejohnson378]

He’s still really young bud. He just came out from college in summer of 2022.

[@leevihemmings707]

@sofpsocf opinions are fine - in-depth critique not so much, not so much - especially not as an armchair observer. Makes no sense. However, these are the loudest voices.

[@kevinzhao3152]

Tennis needs characters, people who complain about Ben Shelton's loudness are people we don't want as Tennis fans. We need big characters for Tennis to grow, today's tennis is already boring enough with players who constantly baseline bashing and no emotions and no interesting techniques.

[@carlkligerman1981]

I first saw Shelton at the AO when he DEMOLISHED Popyrin (man, us Aussies have been starved of a champ for so long, sorry Demon!) and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. When Shelton is on is absolutely one of the best in the world. After watching that game I honestly thought the guy was a future number one. And then I saw him struggle against some fairly mid players in smaller tournaments and was kind of stumped. A real diamond in the rough here. If he works on the weak points in his game, and hard, I do think Shelton is easily the US #1 and top 5 in the world consistently. I also think Shelton could just win a hard court slam out of the blue, which is something I cannot say about ANY other player on the planet. He’s a special player 100%

[@scottross8578]

Great video. People are way too quick to make judgments about players. Declarations about a 21 year old are ridiculous. Ben just won Houston over Tiafoe and showed real growth on clay. Perhaps we need to sit back for a year or two and see what this young man can do. Go Ben! On another note, every time I see the Zverev clip of him pounding his racquet against the umpire's chair, my blood boils. I won't make any declarations about him specifically but I can say I didn't like seeing that one bit.

[@georgikirilov3480]

We want a video about Grigor

[@yanejz248]

yes!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

we looooooove ben.

[@relaxandbreathe7056]

Shelton is my favorite American player to watch. This channel also posts the most comprehensive analysis possible in pro tennis. Awesome !

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Glad you like them!

[@sportslover2356]

@@Courtside_Tennis have you watched Nick Kyrgios Good Trouble podcasts? You might learn something.

[@derien5433]

Love it - wasn't aware I needed this, but I did!

[@koshirox]

I hope you get many more subscribers and views. Your content is amazing!

[@ArnethaPerice]

I see Ben at the Top! To the Haters don’t jump on the Bandwagon when he gets there! His personality is contagious ❤️🎉!

[@BelleHeart19]

Ben Shelton might be a very underrated player. It is such a shame that the world forgot about him after the Us Open last year. To be honest, I haven’t been watching him in the last time. Thanks to this chanel because talks about every player,not just a few.

[@jonas8993]

wdym the world forgot about him lol. Maybe you did... Shelton is still one of the most famous faces of tennis today. The only reason why we didn't see more of him is because he didn't win more.

[@JK-vc7ie]

He might be overrated.

[@gselita]

@@JK-vc7ie He is overrated, he might win a masters or two if he is lucky like Hurkach, Rublev or Fritz, but winning gs and no1 spot, its out of his reach

[@russelstephan6342]

He's been playing every tournament but loses out early

[@TraeBeneck]

@@gselita Making the semis during your FIRST season as a pro, even while his game had glaring weaknesses, proves to me that he has potential to win grand slams.

[@aidalf1912]

OMG I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR VIDEO ON SHELTON

[@eaglewinnings8003]

American here. I didn’t buy any of the Fritz and Tiafoe hype and I felt like they wouldn’t even reach the heights that Isner did. I feel like Fritz have no chance at winning a slam even if they’re on fire. Ben Shelton is the man who’s going to break the drought. He has it all. With his serve and serve +1, he doesn’t have to be Djokovic or De Minaur on return. He just has to be slightly above average and considering the fact that he’s only 21 he has plenty of time. At just 20 he made the semis at the USO and won Tokyo where he beat Sinner who was on top of his game at that point. Another issue Shelton needs to work on is how often he goes to 3 sets. I don’t remember who it was, I think it was Djokovic, but I remember a top player often going to 3 sets in best of 3 matches and 5 sets in best of 5. It’s almost like it’s 2 completely different people comparing Ben Shelton in the first set to Ben Shelton in the 3rd set. He’s got to work on that. If you keep staying on court longer than you should be, eventually you’ll run out of gas at the business end of tournaments. But mark it down: Shelton will win at least one grand slam. He’s too talented not to.

[@dwimusudem7943]

No male American will ever win a grand slam ever. You guys are growing pickleball mushrooms everywhere. Your society is ruined

[@tommaso0213]

Sinner was weak, tired and not at the top when he lost to shelton. Shelton is a good player and maybe will win 1/2 slam but he would never compete with sinner and alcaraz, they are too complete both technically and tactically

[@eaglewinnings8003]

@@tommaso0213 weak and tired from what?

[@tovaba6930]

@@eaglewinnings8003Sinner had just won Beijing, and we know it is hard to win back to back tournaments because of physical fatigue, mental saturation, less time to adjust and prepare on the new surface, etc. Shelton has great potential but he is not yet at the level of Sinner.

[@mashizzung9911]

Correction though, Shelton won Sinner in China, not Tokyo. Still very impressive run at that time

[@pablogl9z]

Also being a football (real football) fan, I love the loud celebrations and how outspoken he is

[@luminberry3404]

First, great video! Thank you for sharing. Ben is a welcome addition to the tour and exciting to watch. As of now, he is overhyped. In my opinion, this is a great time for a new coaching team to introduce a more nuanced way of playing tennis. Currently, his game is too one-dimensional and won't hold against the top 20 players in the long run. It is exciting to imagine what a new team could bring out of his game. He has plenty of potential. Will it be enough to win a slam? Time will tell. As of now, he is nowhere near the likes of Alcarz and Sinner. He still has many years of development time ahead of him. With a new team, he will be able to unlock untapped potential, and who knows where this will take him. I wish him all the best and look forward to watching his development.

[@raymundomorales6811]

Hi! Great content! Do one on Grigor Dimitrov. Thanks!

[@StalinLobo97]

Please make a video on Paula Badosa soon

[@zacharystivers4645]

you are amazing in your synopsis sir!. he just needs 5 %to 10% on all those things you mentioned, to get to the next level. So it's not out to the question for him to wins some slams. And I know 5% improvement doesn't sound like much, but it's a huge difference at these levels!!!

[@danielleharris7282]

This is like the best vid to describe him you did well

[@djdoc06]

The fact that he can be 14 in the world with such massive exploitable weaknesses in his return and backhand, speaks a lot to his upside at 21. Most powerful looking service motion I’ve ever seen. From power generation, looks almost perfect.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

But at the same Time it shows. A clear ceiling that are not granted he Will sort

[@PhantomMagic]

Welp… he made the final today on Red Clay!

[@G30R61A]

Ben Shelton is hands down the nicest guy on the tour. Polarizing? Nope. Everyone loves him, just see him in person and see how he handles crowd, opponents, teammates, family, and press. He’s beyond just a tennis player, he has the most grace on court since Roger.

[@draliunalyilmaz]

He has the strongest serve in new generation. He needs mental coaching. He can be the rivalry of Alcaraz.

[@mc80466]

Great video, super informative! Where did you find the detailed return data?? I'd love to do some analysis myself

[@relaxationmeditation9393]

He is needed for the sport. Actually brings some enthusiasm. Tennis needs some NFL/NBA entertainment value to bring in more audiences. It can be too gentlemanly.

[@bluekirbyrocks]

Nick Kygrios too.

[@braidenb3973]

I’ve never heard Ben before and clicked on the video fully expecting college football🤣 first 5 seconds were a bit of surprise. Video was interesting! Even tho I know nothing about tennis.

[@knotwilg3596]

Never understood why Shelton gets so much criticism. Loud? In celebrations maybe, but that bothers me much less than having to listen to the obnoxious grunts of Alcaraz. Saying that he believes himself? That's just being honest. He's all smiles and happiness, very American too. Djokovic didn't help with that dialing down on him. Djokovic usually is a class act but somehow thought he needed to teach cocky kid a lesson in humility. Really now Novak, remember how you imitated your peers to get laughs out of the crowd? Why does the GOAT care about a 20-year old. Perhaps he sees the potential too?

[@TraeBeneck]

That bothered me too. I think it shows how insecure Novak is that the popularity of a kid was enough to warrant dissing him, even though Novak is clearly the GOAT and has nothing to prove to him. To be the bigger, better man, Novak should've just quietly beaten him like a professional and let Ben wash into obscurity. However, it was clear that something about Ben deeply bothered him and he just came across as petty and arrogant, which was probably the opposite of what he was trying to prove

[@s.ivainesu]

funny if Sheltons antics are ok and fun then why is novak imitating it teaching Ben humility ? why didnt u refer to Novak as having fun?

[@qinram]

@@TraeBeneckI just interpreted it as banter. Not everything is necessarily about intimidation. I think Djokovic was just throwing it back at him to be funny

[@sciencecentral2972]

Would be interesting to see these videos on Shapovalov, Tiafoe, Khachanov, Rublev, and Arthur Fils

[@austinbond2527]

Like him a lot, wish him the best

[@gretchenlittle6817]

I like Shelton and think he's fun to watch -- can't say that about many of the other US men. He could stand some maturity, but you can say that about 99.9% of 21 year olds. A guy like him would be awesome to watch in old-school Davis Cup play -- too bad that event no longer has the dynamic it used to have.

[@melodyboone898]

He’s literally perfect 🤩🤩🤩🤩😍❤️

[@rafaelbarsi8377]

Really like Shelton. Good video. Hoping to see his development!

[@CaseVarg]

Fav player

[@tobikbobik4264]

you could make a video anout Cameron Norrie, he is 30 atp rn and isnt playing well

[@Mxsth]

Excellent video my dude

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Superplayer_2]

We are hungry to root for another American star

[@stacey7529]

I like Shelton, he is good to watch

[@kenmeyerjr57]

Shelton is gold...I don't particularly like his attitude sometimes, but man, he is fun to watch.

[@jeremyd5850]

Do people watch NCAA college tennis because this is how the kids act. They scream after winning points and have tons of personality. I don’t get all the hate “based” on his personality

[@JK-vc7ie]

You seem to think that yelling and acting wild is good. Why do you think that?

[@rodidy]

@@JK-vc7ie Yelling and expressing yourself in a wild manner can be fun and feel good, and it can be seen in every single sport across the world, even the quietest ones like golf. You seem to think that this is bad. Why do you think that?

[@jeremyd5850]

@@JK-vc7ieso is wolf wild too?

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@rodidy Because losing control of your emotions is, by definition, not good. That's what little toddlers do. Why do I need to explain this to you?

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@jeremyd5850 JJ wolf? He's ranked 96th right now so I don't see him on TV much. You tell me.

[@schuschu52]

great vid got my sub