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Team World dominantly claimed the Laver Cup, thanks to the unbelievable set of tennis players who made it happen. While the victory is special for every team member, for Ben Shelton, it’s something that he might have never thought of in his debut appearance. But after the 20-year-old American tennis sensation turned heads in the tournament after leading his team to victory, he now finds himself in a sticky situation.

Recently, Taylor Fritz‘s girlfriend, Margon Riddle, shared a little insight into Team World’s victory celebration. But in a twist, she ended up revealing the US Open semi-finalist’s notorious act for everybody to see. Let’s take a look at what the 19th-ranked tennis player did, which grabbed Riddle’s attention.

Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend takes a dig at young Ben Shelton

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It’s Team World’s celebration time! Following an incredible victory over Team Europe, the whole winning team and their partners celebrated with beverages in the locker room. While dwelling on the amazing moment, the 25-year-old American tennis player’s influencer girlfriend took to her Instagram account to share the notorious side of the 20-year-old tennis player.

She shared a video in which her boyfriend Fritz was seen enjoying a drink. Shelton was drinking from a similar champagne glass, making Riddle raise a question. She asked him, “Are you old enough to drink?” For this, the young gun came up with a sarcastic answer, regarding how he might not be allowed to drink in the US due to his age, but “In Canada” he certainly would.

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The young tennis sensation has kept every tennis fan hooked to their seats during the whole tournament, either with his amazing tennis skills or by sharing his humorous takes on and off the black court. Just a few days ago, he stunned everyone with his ‘beast mode’, leaving chaos for his teammates and opponents in his wake.

When Ben Shelton’s act on the black court stunned everyone?

Just a day ago, the 20-year-old tennis player displayed his beast mode during a double match. Towards the end of the match, he blasted a near-perfect forehand return, clinching a crucial point for his team. His shot left his team captain, John McEnroe, in awe who could only gawk on with a stunned expression.

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The same shot also made his opponent, Hubert Hurkacz, fall comically flat on the floor. While the Polish tennis player was trying to return Shelton’s ball as it ripped down the court, he got more than he bargained for. Clearly, showmanship and entertainment are Shelton’s games. What do you think about his on- and off-court personalities? Post your comments in the space provided below.

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