Ben Shelton, a 21-year-old American tennis player, won his first ATP Tour title by defeating Aslan Karatsev in the final of the Japan Open in Tokyo. Shelton won the match 7-5, 6-1, and will make his debut in the ATP top 15 rankings. This victory marks the first time since March 1997 that the USA has had four players in the top 15. The last time this happened, the top 15 included Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, and Todd Martin. Shelton's win is a significant achievement in his first full year on the tour.
Your 4οΈβ£ American men in the π 15 of the ATP Rankings since 1997 πΊπΈ #TennisParadise https://t.co/ihyMSl0Ebj
There are four American men ranked in the top 15 of the ATP Rankings for the first time since 1997 πΊπΈ https://t.co/C66tkJMJNw
New ATP doubles career highs today include: - @Willbomb90, up 5 at 189 - Joshua Paris, up 8 at 213 - @scottyd_123_, up 1 at 224 - @benpjones98, up 5 at 260 - @conthom16, up 4 at 316 - James Davis, up 6 at 631 - James Beaven, up 78 at 1450 - Nicolas Philibert, up 125 at 1612
3 of the 6 Brits in the ATP doubles top 100 move up today: - @jamie_murray, up 1 at 18 - @cash_julian back in the top 50, up 2 at 49 - Henry Patten, up 1 at 58
Ben Shelton takes home his first ATP π from Tokyo
A PERFECT record of Monday's updated rankings β on Sunday! - as here are the latest on the @atptour side. Career high for first-time champion @BenShelton , among other moves. https://t.co/7YgOW9ZQwo https://t.co/VEaRfb4Jrr
Four American men in top 15 of ATP rankings this week, No other nation has more than two 10 Taylor Fritz, age 25 12 Tommy Paul, age 26 14 Ben Shelton, age 21 15 Frances Tiafoe, age 25 #getty https://t.co/Jqr3VvYu90
ATP roundup: Ben Shelton wins Japan Open for first ATP title https://t.co/dWP6xUUhMF https://t.co/VZbgVVcTjH
New career highs on ATP Top 100: 14. Shelton 20. Jarry 39. Popyrin 62. Marozsan 63. Van Assche 74. Machac 81. Kotov 95. Cobolli (top 100 debut) https://t.co/n0rTs3WHsp
10. Fritz 12. Paul 14. Shelton 15. Tiafoe The USA has now four ATP top 15 players for the first time since march 1997: 1. Sampras 3. Chang 13. Agassi 14. Martin None of current US top 15 players were born that last time we had four Americans in the top 15. via @Parsa_Nemati
10. Fritz 12. Paul 14. Shelton 15. Tiafoe The USA has now four ATP top 15 players for the first time since march 1997: 1. Sampras 3. Chang 13. Agassi 14. Martin None of current US top 15 players were born that last time we had four Americans in the top 15.
Ben Shelton claimed his first ATP Tour title with victory over Aslan Karatsev at the Japan Open in Tokyo ππ―π΅
Shelton Powers Past Karatsev For First ATP Title In Tokyo, Will Make Top 15 Debut https://t.co/9vQUU5QBkf
Live ATP Ranking conformation on Gimme Shelton @BenShelton in the top 15, 1st time 4 Americans in top 15 in 27ish years @SharkoTennis @Parsa_Nemati πΎπͺπππ https://t.co/9iRDaxygxy
Ben Shelton sees off Aslan Karatsev in Tokyo to capture first career ATP title https://t.co/xlTRs3Nraq
Calling your new Tokyo Champion @BenShelton π @japanopentennis | #kinoshitajotennis https://t.co/omLkV1a8pl
A heartfelt message from @BenShelton to his fans β€οΈ #KinoshitaGroupJapanOpen https://t.co/F43ONBd7u5
Memoirs of a debut ATP Tour title π @BenShelton defeats Aslan Karatsev 7-5, 6-1 to claim the trophy in Tokyo. #kinoshitajotennis | @japanopentennis https://t.co/CW16SR0XuJ
HANG UP THE PHONE βοΈ @BenShelton downs Karatsev in Tokyo to win his first career ATP title! #KinoshitaGroupJapanOpen https://t.co/a09lGqjaQ3
Ben Shelton wins his first ATP Tour singles title in Japan. https://t.co/DYjQp0xiBJ
CHAMPION! 21yo Ben Shelton wins the first ATP title of his career in Tokyo, beating Aslan Karatsev 7-5, 6-1 in the final. First of many. Top 15 debut tomorrow. What a talent. https://t.co/4dWNjMVgnk
MAIDEN TITLE for Ben Shelton! π US hope defeats Aslan Karatsev 7-5 6-1 to secure his 1st ATP trophy in Tokyo What an amazing season for Ben πͺ https://t.co/vv9iqGtExQ
FIRST ATP TITLE! ππ πΊπΈ @BenShelton has captured the first ATP title of his career in Tokyo, defeating former Top 15 player Aslan Karatsev in the final of the ATP 500 event, 7-5 6-1. π₯ The 21-year-old Shelton will break into the Top 15 himself tomorrow:
WHO YOU GONNA CALL? π @BenShelton wins his first ever ATP title defeating Karatsev 7-5 6-1 #KinoshitaGroupJapanOpen https://t.co/1f61iR9qCA
First set to Ben Shelton 7-5 in the Tokyo Final after breaking Karatsev with a bold rip-and-charge forehand return and then serving it out. Lots of serve-and-volley from Shelton, playing in his 1st ATP final #getty https://t.co/dnGVoz1hyB
American Ben Shelton's late-season run continues. In his first full year on tour, he's into his 1st ATP singles final at age 21. Will face Aslan Karatsev for the title in Tokyo and then, if Shelton does not withdraw, face Jannik Sinner in the 1st round in Vienna next week. https://t.co/pdocIVV4fX