Now Using It to Crush His Opponents, American Gun Ben Shelton’s Monstrous Serve Landed Him in a Bizarre Real-Estate Damage Drama in 2021

This year’s US Open has given a huge platform for young talents to showcase what they’re made of. One player who took this opportunity with both hands is Ben Shelton. The American star, who rose through the ranks, surprised everyone after he managed to make his way into the semi-finals of the tournament. However, his journey could not progress further as he was eliminated by the Serbian legend Novak Djokovic in the semis. But what caught everyone’s attention was the immense serves that he peppered at his opponents.

However, this is not the first time Ben’s serves have caused havoc in the stadium. There is an instance that dates back to 2021 when the American caused damage to a real estate agency with his jaw-dropping serves.

Ben Shelton damaged a real estate signage with his serve

Ben Shelton’s serve has been gaining a lot of fandom thanks to his immense power, taking fans back to the era of the big-serving Andy Roddick. But here’s the real kicker: This isn’t the first time Shelton’s serve has caused some serious damage. Back in October 2021, at a lower-level tennis event in Vero Beach, Florida, Shelton’s serves were so powerful that they not only aced his opponents but also shattered the real estate signage at The Boulevard Tennis Club’s Stadium Court.

It was a jaw-dropping display of his serve’s incredible force, leaving everyone amazed at his power on the court. After his match, Ben even took a picture with the signage as a memory of the destruction that he caused with his serve.

Thus, this was just a sign of what was to come. With constant improvements, he became the talk of the town at this year’s US Open when he did what the likes of even Andy Roddick could not accomplish.

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Ben creates a new record at the US Open

Ben Shelton not only made the limelight after his sensational run to the semi-final at the US Open, but also with his jaw-dropping serves. During his quarterfinal match against Tommy Paul, he hit a serve that was recorded at 149 mph, a record for the tournament. Even the likes of Andy Roddick, who have hit serves as fast as 155 mph, could not do it at Flushing Meadows. Even before that, in the round-of-16 match, Ben recorded a mammoth 147 mph serve.

Thus, Ben’s serve became yet another talking point of the tournament. With a bright future ahead of him, fans can expect the American star to send shockwaves in the tennis community. His US Open run is proof of the efforts that the young American puts in. However, it is time that will reveal if he will fulfill his potential.

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