Ben Shelton Smashes 158 Mph Serve, Sets New Grand Slam Record at US Open
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AT THE US OPEN, Ben Shelton's serve was incorrectly reported as a record-breaking 254 km/h.
Ben Shelton smashes 158 mph serve, sets new Grand Slam record at US Open
Ben Shelton made headlines with a blistering 158 mph serve that propelled him to victory in the US Open semifinals, defeating Frances Tiafoe in four competitive sets. This achievement marks Shelton's debut in a Grand Slam final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. As the match approaches, the nation holds its breath, hoping to celebrate a men's Grand Slam champion for the first time since 2003.
Ben Shelton wrote history at the US Open. The eighth seed defeated Francis Tiafoe 4:6, 6:3, 6:3, 7:5 in the American semifinals and won for the first time in his career.
Between a granite shot and the yellow of the atomic bar then corrected by radar, Shelton tamas Tiafoe. The record of the fastest service is not touched
In the 'All American' semi-final at the US Open, Ben Shelton stunned not only his opponents but also the fans with his lightning-fast serve, even setting a record for a brief period.
Hawk-Eye Corrects Ben Shelton’s 158 MPH Serve To 144 MPH In US Open 2026 Semifinal vs Frances Tiafoe
Hawk-Eye corrects Ben Shelton’s 158 mph serve reading to 144 mph during his US Open 2026 semifinal against Frances Tiafoe, with Shelton’s fastest verified serve of the match reaching 149 mph.
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