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Ben Shelton lashes out in feisty US Open press conference
Ben Shelton lashed out in his US Open press conference and then quickly apologised to reporters after a fiery response to the first question. Shelton is yet to win a Grand Slam, despite progressing to the semi-finals of the competition in 2023 before losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic.
TL;DR
- Ben Shelton became animated and lashed out at a question regarding serve quality analytics during a U.S. Open press conference.
- He quickly apologized for his sharp response, explaining his passion for the sport and the complexities of serve effectiveness.
- Shelton highlighted that factors beyond pure speed, such as kick and placement, contribute to a serve's quality.
- He stated his strategy for the U.S. Open is to focus on his first-round match and not look ahead in the draw.
- Shelton acknowledged the high quality of competition in the draw, showing respect for his opponents.
- His serves have reached speeds up to 151 mph, placing them among the fastest in tennis history.
- He faces Tallon Griekspoor in the first round of the U.S. Open.