149 Mph Rocket Puts 20-Year-Old American Tennis Star Ben Shelton in Tennis’ Record Books as Retired Idol’s Serious Advice Reaps Huge Benefits

The US Open has just progressed into the round of 16 and a lot of young stars have stepped up, showcasing the immense potential that they hold. One among them is the up-and-coming American sensation, Ben Shelton. The young blood has made his way to the round of 16 of the US Open and is a serious title contender. However, in his round of 16 match against compatriot Tommy Paul, Ben implemented the advice he sought from the ace-king John Isner. The American tennis sensation created a record that even the likes of Andy Roddick could not get close to during their entire lifetime.

After serving a record 147 mph in his third-round match at the Flushing Meadows, he was determined to break his own record and create history at the tournament.

Ben Shelton creates a unique record after dropping the fastest serve at the US Open

In his match against Tommy Paul, Shelton left the tennis world stunned. The thunderous crack of his racket echoed through the stadium as he unleashed a serve that defied belief – an astonishing 149 miles per hour! This remarkable feat, along with shattering the previous US Open record, also etched Shelton’s name in the history books.

In one game, Shelton’s serve was a relentless force to be reckoned with. He opened with a 141 mph ace, followed by another explosive 149 mph ace that left his opponent, Tommy Paul, scrambling in disbelief. A 130 mph service winner added to the spectacle, and Shelton concluded the game with yet another lightning-fast 149 mph ace. It was a masterclass in serving prowess, showcasing not just his raw power but also his unerring accuracy.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the context of the US Open. Even tennis legends like Andy Roddick, who held a 155 mph serve record at the Davis Cup, fell short of this incredible milestone on the grand stage of the US Open. Behind this historic moment is none other than another American ace king who retired at the ongoing major.

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Shelton reveals the reason behind his over-powered serves

After serving a mammoth 147 mph serve, Ben was asked about the mindset that he uses to make sure that the serve goes as he likes. Responding to this, he said that he likes to reach a state in his game where he thinks his body is like a fluid. However, he further revealed that he does not think about the speed of the serve that he’ll deliver.

He mentioned that he is more calm and relaxed and does not want to think of speed. This eventually helps him both mentally and physically in grabbing more pace and hitting bangers on his opponent’s courts.

Thus, this revelation by Ben reveals the mindset that he likes to have while delivering a banger on the courts. At such a young age, he is already showing the potential to become the best in the game. Can he emulate Andy Roddick and win this year’s US Open title?

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