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WATCH: Ben Shelton's heartwarming shout-out to next generation American stars after reaching Munich Open semis

Shelton has stormed into the semi-finals, where he will be facing formidable ATP player Francisco Cerundolo. The two players aim to seal the final berth in this game.

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Ben Shelton Praises Emerging U.S. Talents

Ben Shelton praises emerging U.S. talents (Photograph: X)

Tennis star Ben Shelton mentioned new-generation American players during his quarterfinal victory at the BMW Munich Open 2025. The star player's gesture of highlighting American stalwarts like Learner Tien and Nishesh Basavareddy after advancing to the semi-finals of the ATP 500 tournament has melted fans' hearts.

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Shelton's comment for his fellow countrymen not only highlights his sportsmanship and mutual respect but also showcases his responsibility and pride in being a part of his nation's pride. The fans were pleased after glancing at such a side of the 22-year-old star. Notably, Shelton faced strong backlash after his controversial act in the Monte Carlo Masters doubles game.

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What's next for Ben Shelton in the BMW Munich Open 2025?

The 22-year-old tennis star has defeated Luciano Darderi in the quarter-finals of the BMW Munich Open 2025. Shelton has stormed into the semi-finals, where he will be facing formidable ATP player Francisco Cerundolo. The two players aim to seal the final berth in this game.

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Ben Shelton has etched his name in the history books of American tennis by becoming the first man ever to storm into the semi-final of a clay court at the Munich Open since its inception in 2009.

Meanwhile, Ben Shelton has also talked about how he was thrilled with how far the tennis game had come in the last few years. The American stalwart talked about how he wants to become a better version of himself every day and how much he is working hard to be that.

"Not gonna lie, feel pretty good. Moving around, sliding, getting to dropshots, defending, playing offensive, I was kind of like deer on ice a couple of years ago. I've evolved for sure. Yeah, just trying to keep getting better with every match and every day. I'm not the player I want to be yet, but I'm working towards it for sure," Shelton said.

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