America’s young tennis sensation has once again delivered
the fastest serve of the
US Open 2023.
The 20-year-old is one of the hottest young properties in the
circuit and many believe that he is set to become the next big thing from America.
Shelton continued his impressive run in the fourth and final
Grand Slam of the year and is moving towards the business end as he defeated fellow
American Tommy Paul in the round of 16 tie with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
on Sunday.
During the third set of the match, the 20-year-old produced
the fastest serve of the US Open 2023 at 149mph.
He broke his own record of 147mph which he registered in the
round of 32 clash two days back.
With that win, Shelton booked his place in the quarterfinal
of the mega-event and equalled his best outing at any Grand Slam.
Previously, the Atlanta-born also played in the quarterfinal
of the Australian Open earlier this year where he was defeated by Paul with a score
of 7-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
Shelton will now face
the winner of the match between America’s Frances Tiafoe and Australia’s Rinky
Hijikata in the last-eight clash on Tuesday.