Ben Shelton claimed his second ATP Tour title by defeating defending champion Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling final at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston. The 21-year-old Shelton showcased his talent by serving 11 aces en route to victory, making him the youngest player to win this event since Andy Roddick achieved the feat at 19 years old in 2002.
Despite his previous struggles on clay courts with a 2-7 career record and five consecutive losses on the surface, Shelton overcame the odds by winning three grueling three-set matches to clinch the title. His exceptional performance included winning 83% of his first-serve points, as reported by Infosys ATP Stats, in a match that lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes.
