Ben Shelton is the best hope for an American men’s Grand Slam champion. He has a superpowered serve and is a fan favorite at the US Open.
Shelton’s Rise to Fame
Shelton’s first serve is his strongest asset, reaching speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. He has refined his game around this skill and has become a fiery player in front of his home crowd.
Despite a solid start to the 2026 campaign at the Australian Open, Shelton struggled on clay and grass. However, his career winning percentage in Grand Slams is better than his winning percentage in best-of-three set matches.
Shelton is the highest-ranked American man, and the pressure is on him to perform. He has never been able to beat the top players, including Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic, but he is still the best hope for American men’s tennis.
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