Ben Shelton set to make top 20 debut next week after US Open run in latest milestone for rising American

America’s young tennis star Ben Shelton is set to make his way into the top 20 players in the ATP rankings.

The 20-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young players in the circuit and has showcased his talent in the ongoing US Open 2023 as well.

Shelton booked his place in the semifinal of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year after defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.

It will be the first appearance of the Atlanta born in the semifinal of any major tournament and while doing so, he became the youngest American to achieve that feat since Michael Chang in 1992.

With that performance, Shelton is now set to enter the top 20 players in the ATP rankings and next week, he will be making his debut as a part of the 20 best players on the planet.

Shelton will be hoping to improve those rankings even further as he is now just two wins away from winning his first Grand Slam.

He is now set to face the 23-time Grand Slam winner Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic in the last-four clash on Friday.