Ben Shelton announces that he now has the final piece to shine on grass

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Ben Shelton arrives at Wimbledon 2026 with one of his great weapons ready: a serve that adapts perfectly to the grass. The American is aware that in London, big servers have a special advantage, but he also knows that to progress in the tournament, he needs to continue taking steps forward in a key aspect of his game: the return.

Shelton himself explained in his press conference that the return has been an absolute priority during the last seasons. "During the past two years, it has been a huge priority for me. I believe that my return has improved a lot, it's not just about the return but also the following two shots, which are important." Grass poses an additional challenge for returners, something that the American is very aware of. "Grass is probably the toughest surface for returning. The truth is, I have played against many big servers in these past weeks, so I feel prepared," he added.

For Shelton, matches on grass are usually decided by small details. "If a player is serving very well on grass, has a great serve, it's more likely that he will hold his serve against virtually anyone in the world. Faced with that reality, the objective is to seize the few opportunities that arise during a match. Being able to win a point here or there, to turn the situation around, take advantage of second serve returns, and be decisive in tie-breaks is most important on grass," he summarizes.

Ben Shelton and the progression we've been waiting for

The American also wanted to highlight the evolution he has undergone since joining the circuit. "If you look at my return statistics, in terms of points won, break opportunities, and the percentage of games I broke since I entered the circuit, the difference is huge. Before, I was well below the average of the top 100 players. Now, I am around the top 50 average in many return statistics," the American shares.

"I believe it is a huge improvement, especially being among the best servers on the circuit. It's motivating to know that I still have a lot of room to grow, but I think I have taken significant steps," he added. With an elite serve and an increasingly solid return, Shelton faces Wimbledon with the intention of becoming a more complete and dangerous player on grass.

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