Shelton: "I had never retired from a game, it hurts a lot"

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When we analyze the list of candidates for the title at this US Open 2025 before the action begins, the name of Ben Shelton was one that could not be missing from any list. By level, ranking, and moment, it was clear that the American would be a clear threat in New York. It's a shame that in sports, sometimes an injury can bring everything crashing down, as it happened tonight to the American, forced to retire against Adrian Mannarino in the fifth set due to a strong shoulder pain. Now calmer, with the pain fully accepted, the player met with the press to explain what happened and how he is feeling emotionally after such a blow.

Injury and Withdrawal

“I felt a very sharp pain, right now, I'm not sure, I had never withdrawn from a match before. I am not the typical player who retires when they can keep going, that is clear. I can't tell you when the pain started, I can't pinpoint it, what I'm sure of is that I didn't enter the match injured, although I'm not even sure of that right now. I had never felt this, I always try to stay on the court, regardless of whether it's due to injury or illness, but this time it was much harder. Right now, I only have uncertainty, I have nothing more to say.”

Mannarino's Level

“He is a great player, sometimes it's difficult to find answers against him, he simply seemed to have no weaknesses in his game. He returns every ball very well, has a different serving style that sets him apart from the rest, very difficult to face. He is certainly a great player, I've had many battles against him.”

The Moment Everything Changes

“At that moment, all I could think about was trying to adjust and figure out what I needed to do to keep competing in the match. Despite the suffering, I still maintained that competitive mindset to try to find a way, any way, to continue, to stay there and overcome the situation. That was the only thought I had in my mind at the end of the fourth set.”

Focusing on the Positive

“I know I have much to be grateful for, I have been very lucky in life, I am aware of all the blessings, talents, and other things that God has given me. But yes, a small setback like this hurts, it hurts a lot. I was playing very well, I was in shape, with a lot of confidence. I had many reasons to be happy about how I was playing, moving on the court and competing. It has been a great summer, many things to be thankful for, so you won't hear me here whining about how bad things are now after the summer I've had. I have achieved great things in sports in a short time, I have a great team around me, I am still blessed.”

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton: “Jamás me había retirado de un partido, duele mucho”