"Shelton played really well against Casper Ruud in the last round. He lost the first set but was excellent thereafter completing a challenge that in no way prepared him for the one he faces now. But it will have been good for his confidence, and he needs plenty of that here. Share Out come our players; the roof will be opened."
"The question, I think, will be the consistency; if he serves and volleys, and rallies really well, he can throw hands on return. Like Wawrinka in the grand slam finals he won against Djokovic and Nadal, going for low-percentage shorts and making them, he needs short rallies and big shots. He doesn't have Stan's precision, but he fancies the task and has convinced himself to believe, which makes him dangerous."
Ben Shelton gained confidence after a strong win over Casper Ruud despite dropping the first set and improving thereafter. He has worked on his forehand return, net play and variety from the back and intends to attack. Consistency will determine his success; effective serving, volleying and short rallies combined with big shots suit his game. Rybakina appears to have reached a new level and is slated to face Pegula in the semi. The tournament atmosphere acknowledges the demands on players and the importance of making conditions better rather than invasive. Alex de Minaur showed brief brilliance but could not match Carlos Alcaraz.
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