Shelton's father reveals Nadal's advice ahead of US Open final run

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2026-09-12

New York (PA Media/dpa) - Ben Shelton took advice from Rafael Nadal before his break-out run to the US Open final. The 23-year-old from Florida beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Alexander Zverev on Sunday. His coach and father, Bryan Shelton, called 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal last month after a first-round defeat in Cincinnati. The Spaniard's words of wisdom helped his son reset afte......

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