"I may be a more boring player than before," Shelton reveals the keys to his progress

le 28/08/2025 à 08h11

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Ben Shelton has advanced to the third round of the US Open after defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in the second round.

Speaking at a press conference, he shared the aspect of his game that he has corrected to become more consistent.

In remarks relayed by Punto de Break, he stated: "I am increasingly comfortable in long baseline rallies, because I no longer need to be ultra-aggressive and go for broke on every point.

I have found a very solid average level that allows me to win points without having to be as spectacular. I may be a more boring tennis player now, but it has also made me much more effective and reliable."

Shelton will face Adrian Mannarino for a spot in the round of 16.

Shelton Ben

9e, 3970 points

Shelton B • 6

Carreno Busta P

Shelton B • 6

Mannarino A

US Open

Draw

Ben, you're never boring.

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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