5 Ben Shelton facts about the U.S. Open breakout star, including his awesome phone celebration
Get to know the American tennis star.
Is Ben Shelton the next great tennis star from the United States?
He sure looked the part in his 2023 U.S. Open quarterfinal win over fellow American Francis Tiafoe on Tuesday night in Queens. Shelton won in four sets, and now he gets to face the toughest test in the semis: He’ll be playing Novak Djokovic, and the winner moves on to the final.
Before we get to that, we’ve got to get to know Shelton as he bursts on to the scene. The 20-year-old looks like the real deal, so here are some facts about him to get to know the young star: