A Day After Snubbing His Iconic ‘Dialed In’ Act, Ben Shelton Discloses What Prompted His New ‘All Business’ Celebration Following Maiden ATP Glory

The 21-year-old American talent, Ben Shelton, is the talk of the town at the moment. He has been in red-hot form of late and also under the limelight ever since the world number one Novak Djokovic cut off his ‘dialed in’ run in the semis of the US Open. His celebrations are as famous as his wins, if not more. But now, he is making the headlines yet again for his celebration – or rather, the lack of it.

The angry young man on the court has always made the headlines with his aggressive play and powerful groundstrokes. But this time in Japan, he looked quite different. The calmness and collectiveness this young lad showed this week were truly praiseworthy. He clinched his maiden ATP Tour title after defeating Russia’s Aslan Karatsev (7-5, 6-1) in the finals of the Japan Open. Shelton felt his new approach helped him to concentrate and take control of his emotions through the match. But what was his victory celebration?

Ben Shelton unveils the reason behind his new celebration

A major trophy after turning pro less than a year back is truly an amazing feat. The 21-year-old said he plans to celebrate this triumph with a cheeseburger before taking his flight for the next mission in Vienna. His subdued approach has caught the eyes of many but the one known for his ‘dialed-in’ gesture did something different this time.

When asked about his new celebration in Tokyo he said, “One of my friends here, Mackenzie McDonald was saying if I win I should do this celebration where you act like you’re fixing your tie and your suit and holding a briefcase, like it’s all business.” This man surely enjoys his celebration as he says he likes to be creative with it. Winning should look pleasant, isn’t it?

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But this has been a tough journey to the finals for Ben Shelton. He had to go through three sets in three matches. Without his resilience and his father’s continuous support on and off the field, this would’ve been difficult. So, after he finished the match, he went straight towards Bryan Shelton and hugged him. The taste of the first trophy must be amazing for the Sheltons.

The roller-coaster ride for young Shelton

The 21-year-old has shown no sign of stopping since his sensational performance at the US Open. His impressive display against the 30-year-old Russian is one such example. He is now the second consecutive American to stand on top of the podium in Tokyo since his compatriot Taylor Fritz won it in 2022. His ‘humble & hungry’ remark at the semi-finals was truly portrayed in his performance throughout the tournament.

The finest of young talents in American tennis is surely learning and learning very quickly. Now he will face Jannik Sinner in the Round of 32 of the Vienna Open this week. Can the new number 15 in the ATP ranking defeat the world number 4 from Italy? Share your thoughts in the comments. 

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