{"id":294976,"date":"2023-10-25T22:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=294976"},"modified":"2023-10-25T22:24:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:24:01","slug":"ben-shelton-names-his-favourite-player-with-verdict-on-federer-v-nadal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/tennis\/ben-shelton-names-his-favourite-player-with-verdict-on-federer-v-nadal\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Shelton names his favourite player with verdict on Federer v Nadal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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US Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton has weighed in on tennis’ GOAT debate, admitting his favourite player in history is Roger Federer, rather than Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. The 21-year-old also spoke about the impact his father, Bryan, had on his career.<\/p>\n

Shelton was asked to weigh in on the age old debate regarding who is the better player of the big three: Rafael Nadal, Rodger Federer and Novak Djokovic. “I studied Nadal and tried to steal some secrets from him,” Shelton revealed.<\/p>\n

“But my favourite has always been Roger. Novak Djokovic? In three years he will still be a top 5, he will still win tournaments.”<\/p>\n

Shelton also revealed his admiration for his father during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. Shelton Sr. enjoyed an eight-year spell as a professional tennis player, where he managed to reach the ranking of World No. 55 at the height of his career in March 1992.<\/p>\n

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During his career he won two ATP singles titles and two ATP doubles titles before become a coach. The 57-year-old has since stepped down from his role as the head coach of the Florida Gators men’s tennis team and has decided to coach his son.<\/p>\n

The news was revealed via an Instagram post from Ben, who said: “The dream team is back together baby\u203c\ufe0f Can\u2019t wait to have you out on tour with me, and see what we can accomplish together.\u201d After Ben’s admission, he revealed that he also looked up to another American icon. “If I have to go beyond the family circle, then I say Andy Roddick,” Shelton said.<\/p>\n

It’s no surprise that the young American also chose Roddick as his favourite player given the tennis legend’s professional record. In a career spanning over 12 years, Roddick reached three Wimbledon finals and won the US Open in 2003 – where he earned the rank of World No. 1.<\/p>\n

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