"Critique this man for just about anything": Ben Shelton passionately celebrating sees heavy criticism as fans defend American
ATP
Fans
rallied to defend Ben Shelton following criticism of his controversial
celebration against Casper Ruud at the Mexican Open. The 21-year-old tennis
player engaged in an electrifying quarterfinal, but ultimately, the Norwegian
secured the victory with a 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-4 triumph in two and a half hours.
Young
Shelton faced scrutiny for passionately celebrating a net cord that allowed him
to save a set point against Ruud. Many tennis players and fans believe that
such points should not be celebrated in this manner, as it may be deemed
disrespectful to the opponent, considering the unpredictable nature of net
play.
A user
shared a clip of the incident and criticized Shelton for his behavior towards
Ruud: "‘Ben Shelton is a good kid.’ Also, Ben Shelton celebrating a net
cord point like he won a grand slam and proceeding to talk sh*t to the nicest
guy on tour. Ben Shelton loses 7-6, 4-6, 4-6. Will he ever humble
himself?" the user posted.
"Man
this kid is SO unlikeable hahaha. Like even if he was best friends with
Djokovic, he’d still be so cringe with this ugly attitude.. He’ll grow up I
hope, just like Kyrgios did," other user wrote.
Most fans
responded by defending Shelton, highlighting that his celebration came at a
crucial moment in the match, saving a set point. Many argued that his
exuberance was justified, especially considering it led to him winning the
first set of the encounter, gaining an advantage over the former world No. 2.
Here are
some fan reactions supporting Ben Shelton:
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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