Ben Shelton is making headlines today after reaching the semifinals of the 2023 US Open. The 20-year-old American is the first player to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament without winning consecutive matches on the ATP Tour in the same year since 1988.
Shelton, who is ranked 55th in the world, defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the quarterfinals on Wednesday night. He will now face world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on Friday.
Shelton is a former college star at the University of Florida. He helped the Gators win their first national championship in 2021 and was named the ITA National Player of the Year in 2022.
Shelton is the son of former professional tennis player Bryan Shelton. His father is now his coach.
Shelton's run at the US Open has been a surprise to many. He has not been ranked in the top 50 in the world since June, and he had not won a match on the ATP Tour since July.
However, Shelton has shown a lot of heart and determination at the US Open. He has come back from two sets to one down in two of his matches, and he has won some big points with his serve.
Shelton is a long shot to win the US Open, but he has already made history by reaching the semifinals. He is an inspiration to young American tennis players, and he is sure to be a force on the ATP Tour for many years to come.
As of today, September 9, 2023, Ben Shelton has won a total of US\$1,304,512 in prize money.
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