Ben Shelton Defeats Frances Tiafoe to Win US Men’s Clay Court Championship; Monte Carlo Masters Live on Sky Sports Tennis

Ben Shelton emerged victorious in a thrilling final against defending champion Frances Tiafoe at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship. The match went the distance with Shelton eventually prevailing in three sets, 7-5 4-6 6-3.

The young American showcased his skills and determination throughout the match. After winning the first set 7-5, Shelton faced a resilient Tiafoe who fought back to take the second set 6-4. However, Shelton’s booming serve and strategic play in the deciding set allowed him to secure a crucial break in the fourth game, ultimately clinching the final set 6-3.

With 11 aces and an impressive 83 percent first-serve points won, Shelton displayed his dominance on the court. At just 21 years old, Shelton became the youngest champion at the tournament since Andy Roddick in 2002. The victory was also a personal milestone for Shelton as he followed in his father’s footsteps to win the prestigious title.

Reflecting on his win, Shelton expressed gratitude towards his father and fans, stating, “My dad won this tournament in 1992, he had that one up on me and I had to get one back on him today. Thanks for being a trailblazer showing me the way and I appreciate everyone out there who’s watching me.”

In other tennis news, Matteo Berrettini secured his first ATP Tour title since 2022 at the Grand Prix Hassan II, while Hubert Hurkacz claimed victory at the Estoril Open. Tennis fans can look forward to the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters, with matches set to be exclusively live on Sky Sports Tennis starting from Monday. Stay tuned for more exciting tennis action on Sky Sports.