Despite Lauding 20YO Ben Shelton for ‘Massive’ Qualities, British Tennis Legend Finds a Glaring Weakness in the Young American’s Game

On the tennis courts, each rising star accompanies a unique set of qualities and shortcomings. One such rising tennis ace in American tennis is 20-year-old Ben Shelton. The star player is praised for his tremendous qualities and he has captured the attention of fans and experts alike. In a recent podcast, British tennis legend Greg Rusedski offered an insightful examination of Shelton’s game. But the analyst also pinpointed a glaring weak spot that could decide his future outcome in the game.

Rusedski’s remarks shed light on the subtleties of professional tennis. He highlighted what it takes for a rising star like Shelton to arrive at the zenith of the game. Rusedski’s validity as a former US Open finalist and his broad involvement with the tennis world make his bits of knowledge profoundly important. So what flaw did he find in America’s golden boy?

Greg Rusedski candidly assesses American star Ben Shelton

For the 20-year-old American, Ben Shelton, tennis runs in his blood. His journey to the apex of the sport has already begun. Greg Rusedski recently took to the ‘Tennis Channel Inside-In’ podcast to examine what makes Shelton such a remarkable prospect. Rusedski’s experiences shed light on the young American’s strengths and more significantly, a critical region where improvement is required.

The tennis analyst spoke, “So he’s got a good family good team of people around him. He’s got the firepower as you say he needs to have a B, C, and a D game but he’s still young.” Shelton’s familial support is irrefutable. He acquires his tennis DNA from his dad, Bryan Shelton. Shelton Sr. was a seasoned player who won two Tour titles in Newport, Rhode Island. This heritage gives a strong foundation to Ben, who has a support system of people who understand the demands and nuances of the sport. But that’s not all.

Rusedski also explained,” Got a massive serve, massive weapons, big forehand, good athlete.” However, the road to becoming a tennis superstar is fraught with difficulties, and it’s always not the most potent weapon that guarantees success. Rusedski keenly brought up that while Shelton’s assets are noteworthy, he should develop a more balanced game. He finally said, “But just needs to have that defensive capability when the game isn’t working.”

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The capacity to adjust, plan, and succeed when one’s primary game plan isn’t working is what separates champions from the rest. And Rusedski wasn’t alone in sharing insights about the fan-favorite American tennis star. After his memorable run, one of the notable voices praising Shelton’s rise was none other than Sebastian Korda.

Sebastian Korda applauds Shelton’s impact on American tennis and young fans

In a recent interview, Korda emphasized Shelton’s ability to attract a young audience and acknowledged that it motivated him and others to improve their game. He added that Shelton is a great role model for younger kids with the way he plays. Korda was not just impressed by Shelton’s results but also by the exciting and engaging way he, along with other American players, connected with large crowds and made headlines.

Korda shared that such moments are great for American tennis, and hopefully, the popularity and growth of tennis in general. The compatriot hopes that Shelton is providing good entertainment in some way. Korda was quick to add that Shelton is powerful, entertaining, and loves interacting with fans.

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