The Rafael Nadal Advice that Helped Ben Shelton Into First Grand Slam Final
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Rafael Nadal gave key advice to Ben Shelton as tennis star reaches US Open final
Ben Shelton received some key advice from Rafael Nadal as the American tennis star reached the US Open final.The 23-year-old from Florida beat Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to set up a clash against Alexander Zverev, who is in pursuit of his second major of the year.Shelton's father and coach, Bryan Shelton, called Nadal last month after a first-round defeat in Cincinnati to provide some support.The Spaniard helped Shelton reset and kick on …
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The Independent (US)The Rafael Nadal advice that helped Ben Shelton into first grand slam final
Shelton will take on Alexander Zverev in the US Open final
Ben Shelton eyes US Open history as he takes on Alexander Zverev in maiden Grand Slam final
Shelton’s father, his coach and former tour pro Bryan Shelton, made history in 1991 when he became the first Black American man to win an ATP Tour title after Ashe in 1978. The business-like approach is a sign of how much Shelton has changed. The explosive left-hander who burst onto the Tour with a huge serve, a big forehand and a willingness to play on instinct has become more deliberate about everything that surrounds his tennis.
New York - German tennis player Alexander Zverev reached the US Open final for the first time in six years. In the semifinals, he defeated the top seeded player, Russian Karen Khachanov, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6, and on Sunday he will seek a second Grand Slam title. His opponent will be American Ben Shelton, who defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the other semifinal, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5. Sheltonn is in his first Grand Slam final.
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