The New York Times – Sports:
It has been several decades since American tennis players dominated en masse this deep into their home Grand Slam tournament. The American tennis party looks to continue for at least a few more days.
Category: Shelton, Ben (2002- )
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The Tennis Education of Ben Shelton
The New York Times – Sports:
The late-blooming 20-year-old is a rising star thanks to a blistering serve that he is learning to balance with the rest of his game.
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Ben Shelton Arrives at Wimbledon With His Father as Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryan Shelton guided his son for years as a junior and in college. Now he is taking the reins on the ATP Tour. Next up: Wimbledon.
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The Not-So-Genteel Side of Tennis Is in the College Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. championships bring a brand of tennis that is not for the faint of heart. This year it’s all going down in steamy Orlando.
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At Indian Wells, the Players Have a Playground of Their Own
The New York Times – Sports:
To protect the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the tournament’s founder took a “get off my lawn” approach so that tennis players could always count on getting on his lawn.
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Why Coaching From the Stands in Tennis Can Feel Like ‘Cheating’
The New York Times – Sports:
In-match coaching has always happened on the sly, but this year is the first time the Australian Open has allowed players to be coached from the stands.
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In Tennis, the ‘Nepo Babies’ Are Everywhere
The New York Times – Sports:
The names of a lot of the young pros on the tennis tour have a familiar ring to them. It’s about more than good genes.
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It’s Tommy Paul vs. Novak Djokovic in an Australian Open Semifinal
The New York Times – Sports:
Paul, the first American man to reach an Australian Open singles semifinal since Andy Roddick in 2009, must now face Novak Djokovic.
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An All-American Australian Open Quarterfinal: Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul
The New York Times – Sports:
Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul are playing for a spot in the Australian Open semifinals. The United States has waited a long time for something like this.