Ben Shelton He is one of the most spectacular tennis players in the world, both for his game, his current level and his charisma. The 21-year-old American was one of the protagonists of the season, reaching the semifinals in the Australian Open and the US Open. Recently, she won his first title ATP and Tokyo and continues to make people talk for what he does on and off the field. The left-hander has usually been compared to Rafael Nadal for his style of play and some hits. But he also surrenders to Roger Federer y Novak Djokovic.
“The guy I admired was Rafael Nadal. I think sometimes on the court, the way I love to fight, that I don’t give up, could be some of the traits that I saw or learned from Rafa while he was growing up. He was one of those guys who replicated it in every game, in every tournament. You can only hope to have a fighting spirit like him”Shelton said recently.
But in dialogue with La Gazzetta, Shelton remarked that despite having always followed Nadal, he also watched Federer. “I studied Nadal and tried to steal some secrets from him. But my favorite has always been Roger”, admitted the young American. That this year in US Open had a particular crossing with Novak Djokovicbut gives up on the Serb’s longevity. «In three years he will continue to be in the top five and winning tournaments».
2023-10-26 15:14:32
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