Ben Shelton started the 2025 season with good feelings and reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, defeating several very dangerous opponents and yielding only to world number 1 Jannik Sinner (who lifted the trophy at Melbourne Park for the second year in a row).
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The American ace had a good chance in the first Masters 1000 of the season the 'BNP Paribas Open' in Indian Wells because the new surface was very suitable for his game. The very high rebounds favored Ben's serve, who said he felt very comfortable on court since his first practice session.
The local idol played a great tournament supported by his fans and went all the way to the quarterfinals, where his run was interrupted by Jack Draper in straight sets. It was perhaps legitimate to expect something more from Shelton, but the regrets are not so many if you consider that the young Briton played impressive tennis throughout the tournament winning the first Masters 1000 of his career.
Update onBen Shelton
The current world number 14 has ended up at the center of attention in the United States not only for his performances, but also for reasons related to gossip.
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Through his social profiles, the American tennis player has made his love-story with soccer star Trinity Rodman official.
A photo of them together was released, with Sloane Stephens and Coco Gauff immediately reacting.
Being happy off the court as well, Ben will try to shine at the Miami Open from March 19-30. There is no doubt that this phase of the season represents an important chance for him, who can take advantage of Sinner's absence to try to lift a very prestigious trophy.
The world number 1 will not be able to play until May 4, which is why he will also have to miss the Miami Open, the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 and the Mutua Madrid Open.
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Of the tournaments listed above, Miami and Madrid should be the most suitable for Shelton's tennis.
