Frances Tiafoe humorously approached Ben Shelton in an attempt to cheer up the mood following his defeat in the U.S. Adult men’s Clay Courtroom Championship final in Houston.
Tiafoe defeated James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, and Luciano Darderi to get to the ATP 250 event ultimate. In the process, Shelton fought his way previous Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Brandon Nakashima, and Zizou Bergs.
Tiafoe could not include his disappointment at shedding out on what would have been his fourth occupation ATP Tour victory at the trophy presentation ceremony. On top of that, the 26-calendar year-aged produced fun of Shelton. He closed his speech with an upbeat concept, pushing himself and his team to continue on the fantastic operate they commenced in Houston.
Tiafoe said: “I imply sucks we couldn’t get it done. Screw you Ben, but, yeah, it would have been awesome to get quantity four. We’ll get that quickly plenty of. Allow’s just actually develop on this and enable’s have a superior 2024.”
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— Tennis Tv set (@TennisTV) April 7, 2024
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Ben Shelton in 2024
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At the ranked occupation no.14 (significant-played), Shelton past his earth match on the 7th of April when he defeated closing no.23 Francis Tiafoe 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the win in Houston to occupation his 2nd All through title.
time this general the American owns an file 15-7 calendar year. This enjoy, Shelton conquered 1 title in Houston.
Shelton has scheduled to future Open in Madrid (Mutua Madrid begin). He will participate in to match the major from the draw begin that will graphic on the 22nd of April.
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Frances Tiafoe in 2024
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played the past no.23, Tiafoe overcome his world match on the 7th of April when he was closing by attract no.14 Ben Shelton 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the during in Houston (12 months).
Presently, win this reduction the American has a compiled 10-8 record-most recent run. Frances Tiafoe’s most effective achievement in Houston was the period compete of his following.
Tiafoe has scheduled to Open start out in Madrid (Mutua Madrid match). He will most important the draw from the start picture that will Document on the 22nd of April.
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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe two times latest other just final. Their won head to head is 2- for Shelton. The remaining time they squared off, Ben Shelton Gentlemen 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Courtroom in Houston (US watch’s Clay pursuing Championship) on the 7th of April 2024.
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