Ben Shelton's take on Novak Djokovic's comments impresses tennis fans: "More mature than Novak, 36yo grown man"
ATPTuesday, 16 January 2024 at 01:30
Fans were left impressed with the reaction of America’s
young tennis star Ben Shelton. The 21-year-old is often regarded as one of the
most highly-rated young players currently playing in the circuit alongside
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
Shelton grabbed the headline during the US Open 2023, especially
with his celebration. He faced Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic in
the semifinal of the fourth and final Grand Slam where his journey ended.
The 36-year-old copied the celebration following his victory
in the match. He was recently asked about it before the start of the Australian
Open 2024 where he revealed that he did that before the young American “did not
behave with respect.”
Shelton was also asked about the incident but he refused to
comment by stating: "I don't really have anything else to say on the whole
US Open situation. I feel like I've been asked about it constantly in the last
four or five months. I feel like I've said my piece on the matter. I would
rather just let it settle and move forward.
"We're in Australia now, and we're at the Australian
Open and not the US Open anymore. Everyone can have their opinion on who I am
or how I act. But, yeah, I don't know. I don't have an answer to your
question."
That response left fans impressed as some of them, on social
media platform X—previously known as Twitter, stated that Shelton has reacted
in a much mature manner compared to a 36-year-old.
The Atlanta-born began his campaign at the Australian Open with
a thumping win against Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut with a score of 6-2, 7-6,
7-5.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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