America’s young tennis star Ben Shelton once again showcased
his signature celebration move after winning his first Laver Cup match.
The 20-year-old is part of the Team World in the Laver Cup
2023 and defeated Team Europe’s Arthur Fils in the opening fixture of the
competition in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-1.
Following the result that gave Team World the winning start
in the competition, Shelton repeated his signature celebration.
The Atlanta-born explained to his team captain John McEnroe about his
celebration by stating: "Dialled in. That's what we call that. We're dialled in,
Johnny Mac!"
Shelton’s celebration came became a major talking point in
the world of tennis after he suffered a defeat against Serbia’s legendary star Novak
Djokovic in the US Open.
The 36-year-old repeated the move of the youngster after
securing a win in the semifinal of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year in
straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 7-6.
Following that, Shelton’s father was unimpressed with the
reaction of the 24-time Grand Slam winner.
The current world number 19 is now set to play in a double
encounter in the competition where he along with Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime
will take on the pair of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and France’s Gael Monfils.
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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