Ben Shelton Press Conference | 2024 US Open Round 1

Ben Shelton's press conference following his win against Dominic Thiem in Round 1 of the 2024 US Open.

The 2024 US Open main draw runs from August 26 - September 8 in New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament takes place for the 144th time and is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. Last year, Serbia's Novak Djokovic and United States' Coco Gauff claimed the men's and women's singles titles. It was Djokovic’s 24th Grand Slam title and Gauff’s first Grand Slam title. This year, at the US Open, we’re set for another spectacular tournament as the world’s best tennis players head to New York. Look out for highlights, extended highlights, full matches, press conferences, on-court interviews, hot shots, compilations and more!

[snickaren]

Ben is my dark horse for this tournament. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes all the way and grab the title. The mental strength and the winner mentality is definitely there. He's confident and really believe he could win big titles. And that is very rare for players outside top10. USO and Arthur Ashe Stadium is just perfect for Ben energy wise. Great guy with a great game!

[MoorishBrooklyn]

His body is getting better, tennis IQ is getting better, he's learning and listening to his team. He is developing well.

[TendoASMR]

It is very odd to see the reporters. Idk what I thought they looked like but it wasn’t that

[saami]

He does look a lot bigger, he looks great

[louismorris]

You got this been. Keep the 146mph serve tennis 🎾 🤴🏿✊🏿

[gotbjosh]

Press conferences are boring affairs, but I enjoyed his answers.

[andrewb]

The last journalist used the word "attributed" incorrectly. Is this the current state of journalism? Unbelievable.

[yentemarien]

And a hot guy as well very rare combination 😊 ❤

[kawai]

Certain commentators act like he has to be black for them, like they do for Guaff. He has a sun tan, so he looks white. Commentators just let him be who he is. His dad and mom know just who he