Nick Kyrgios has predicted the winner of the upcoming match between Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton at the 2023 US Open. Today we will discuss about Ben Shelton press conference: Interview| Highlights| Parents.
Ben Shelton press conference: Interview| Highlights| Parents
Nick Kyrgios has predicted the winner of the upcoming match between Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton at the 2023 US Open.
Djokovic and Shelton have advanced to the New York Slam semi-finals, where they will face each other for a place in the title match. The Serbian is competing for a record-extending 24th Major title and has reached his 47th Grand Slam semifinal. Meanwhile, the young American has reached the first Slam semi-final of his early career.
In the quarterfinals, the Serbian faced home favorite Taylor Fritz, whom he defeated in straight sets, 6–1, 6–4, 6–4. Meanwhile, Shelton was victorious in an All-American match against Frances Tiafoe. The highly anticipated match lived up to the expectations with a final score of 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-2.
Kyrgios took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his prediction for the match between Djokovic and Shelton, which will take place on Friday (9 September). The Australian believes that the 36-year-old veteran will emerge victorious.
Interview
Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 in an all-American battle on Tuesday night to seal his ticket into the 2023 US Open quarterfinals. First Grand Slam semifinal. The 20-year-old Shelton is now the youngest American since Michael Chang in 1992 to reach the US Open last four.
The match ended on Wednesday around 12:30 a.m. ET, but Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted in loud applause as Shelton celebrated.
Shelton said in his post-match interview, “I feel like I gave it all out here tonight. Emotional fight.” “Thank you all for sticking around so long. The atmosphere is terrible, and thank you for pushing me over the line.”
Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 in an all-American battle on Tuesday night to seal his ticket into the 2023 US Open quarterfinals. First Grand Slam semifinal. The 20-year-old Shelton is now the youngest American since Michael Chang in 1992 to reach the US Open last four.
The match ended on Wednesday around 12:30 a.m. ET, but Arthur Ashe Stadium erupted in loud applause as Shelton celebrated.
Shelton said in his post-match interview, “I feel like I gave it all out here tonight. Emotional fight.” “Thank you all for sticking around so long. The atmosphere is terrible, and thank you for pushing me over the line.”
Highlights
Ben Shelton enjoyed another memorable night in New York as he defeated 10th seed and fellow American Frances Tiafoe to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. The 20-year-old has performed sensationally at the US Open and now faces the daunting task of taking on Novak Djokovic for a place in the final. Shelton described an “emotional battle” after the four-set victory.
American sensation Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets at the US Open on Tuesday to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.
The 20-year-old defeated his 10th-seeded opponent with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(7) 6-2 victory and became the youngest American to reach the last four in New York in 30 years .
He will then face the tough challenge of taking on 23-time major winner Novak Djokovic, who is 16 years his senior, for a place in the final at Flushing Meadows.
Parents
Ben Shelton’s parents are Brian Shelton and Lisa Witsken Shelton. The Shelton family lives in Florida.
Ben Shelton’s father’s name is Brian Shelton, who is a former tennis player and the biggest source of inspiration behind Ben’s tennis career. After retiring from professional tennis, Bryan became a national coach for the United States Tennis Association.
Later, he became the head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women’s team in 1999. In 2012, Bryan became the head coach of the Florida Gators men’s team. In June this year, he announced that he would be leaving his position to work full-time with his son.
Ben Shelton’s mother is Lisa Witsken Shelton. Lisa was also a former tennis player and played at the junior level. Lisa also has a daughter named Emma, who also plays tennis.
After her marriage to Brian, she changed her career from tennis to real estate. His brother Todd Witsken was also a tennis player who played at the 1988 Australian Open and 1989 Roland Garros. He achieved his career-high ranking of 43rd in the world.
