Man, let me tell you about this tennis player, Ben Shelton. I’ve been following this dude for a while now, ever since he started making some noise on the court.
This kid, he’s got some serious game. I first saw him when he was just starting out, around 10 or something, playing college tennis for the University of Florida. I watched him play a few matches, and I was like, “This guy’s got something special.” He was crushing it there, winning matches left and right.
Then he goes pro.
I’m thinking, “Alright, let’s see what he can do against the big boys.” And he didn’t disappoint. He starts climbing the ranks, playing in bigger tournaments, and holding his own. It’s not like he’s winning every tournament, but he’s putting up a fight, you know?
So, this year, he’s playing against Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest of all time. And this is where it gets interesting. Shelton, he’s not intimidated. He’s talking trash, getting into Djokovic’s head. I’m watching this match, and I’m like, “Is this kid for real?” He’s down a break, and he’s still chirping at Djokovic.
- I started by watching his college matches. I’d find them online, you know, wherever I could.
- Then, when he turned pro, I kept an eye on his tournament results. I’d check out the scores, see who he was playing, and how he was doing.
- I even followed him on social media. This dude is not shy about expressing himself. He’s always posting stuff, giving you a glimpse into his life and his personality.
Here’s what I did to follow him:
After the match, someone asks him what he learned from playing against Djokovic. And this kid, he says he learned that he can play at the highest level and that he has a similar mentality to Djokovic. I’m like, “Whoa, hold on there, buddy.” I mean, I admire the confidence, but that’s a bold statement.
And get this, he was supposed to go back to Florida for his junior year to finish his finance degree. But after a good run at the Cincinnati Masters, he decides to turn pro and finish his degree online. That’s a big move, right? Leaving college to chase your dream.
So, I’ve been following his journey, watching his matches, and seeing how he develops. He’s earned over $5 million in prize money already, which is pretty insane. He’s definitely one to watch, in my opinion. He’s got the talent, the confidence, and the personality to make it big. I’m excited to see where he goes from here.
It’s been a wild ride following this guy, and I’m here for it. He’s definitely keeping things interesting in the tennis world, that’s for sure!
