Ben Shelton smashes 158 mph serve, sets new Grand Slam record at US Open
Ben Shelton made headlines with a blistering 158 mph serve that propelled him to victory in the US Open semifinals, defeating Frances Tiafoe in four competitive sets. This achievement marks Shelton's debut in a Grand Slam final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. As the match approaches, the nati...
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Ben Shelton smashes 158 mph serve, sets new Grand Slam record at US Open
Ben Shelton made headlines with a blistering 158 mph serve that propelled him to victory in the US Open semifinals, defeating Frances Tiafoe in four competitive sets. This achievement marks...