Shelton wants more: "I don't feel the external pressure"

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Ben Shelton showed great promise when he burst onto the ATP circuit. He exudes charisma, and his game is so flashy that he has become a favorite among fans of this sport. It was challenging for him to maintain a very high level of play in crucial moments of matches, but his mentality is becoming more mature, and at ATP Toronto 2025, he seized the opportunity to play without the top circuit references and lifted the trophy. The American is now at ATP Cincinnati 2025, and after a low-key celebration of the title with his closest circle, he aims to give his best in his country.

The moment for Ben Shelton can be described as thriving. The title at ATP Toronto elevates him to a higher status than before, making him one of the contenders for the US Open 2025. He may not be the favorite, but he is definitely a contender. Shelton already knows what it's like to reach a semifinal in the New York Grand Slam, as he fell to Novak Djokovic in the 2023 penultimate round. Nevertheless, he is currently participating in ATP Cincinnati 2025 before heading to New York, and he had a press conference to discuss his great moment before facing Camilo Ugo Carabelli, focusing solely on further improvement.

- Regarding rising stars like Victoria Mboko

"Winning the trophy and now being in the top ranks is amazing for me. I enjoy seeing new names rising to the top, like Victoria Mboko. It's truly impressive what she is achieving at just 18 years old, and also witnessing new stars for the USA is very positive, such as Coco Gauff for a while and Taylor Townsend in doubles. I will play with her in the US Open mixed doubles, and I am really looking forward to it. I believe that tennis, in general, is in a very good moment, with a lot of hype surrounding it, evolving even more than before, especially in the USA."

- Adjustment to Cincinnati and brief celebration

"I have been training here in Cincinnati already and having a good time, trying to acclimate as quickly as possible to the challenging heat conditions. In Toronto, we had a few days of intense heat towards the end of the week, and although it was tough, I performed very well, making it a positive week for me. I am giving my utmost because Cincinnati is one of my favorite tournaments, and I aim to perform well. Just two days have passed since the final in Toronto, but my focus is at its peak, quickly shifting gears from the previous tournament."

"I didn't go overboard. It was a significant achievement for me, but what makes me most proud is the way I played throughout the week. I am happy, and I celebrated with my people, had a great time, but it was nothing out of the ordinary; I had to swiftly get back to the routine."

- Evolution in his game

"I have evolved to have a lot of confidence in my game. I know it's tough to play against such a powerful serve, and I try to capitalize on that. I have faced big servers like Reilly Opelka, Gabriel Diallo, or Taylor Fritz, and it's very challenging because opportunities to break are scarce. Therefore, I aim to make my opponents feel that frustration when playing against me."

- External pressure and expectations

"I don't really feel external pressure beyond what I put on myself, which is quite high. However, whatever will happen will happen, and the way I've been playing lately makes me proud of myself, although surprises can come at any moment, or I can deliver them because the competition level is very balanced. I don't dwell on expectations but rather focus on my goals. At the end of the year, I will assess how far I've come and what needs improvement."

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