John McEnroe endorses Ben Shelton as top American Grand Slam contender

John McEnroe recently expressed his belief that Ben Shelton is the American most likely to win a Grand Slam title, following Shelton's promising run to the US Open final last month. McEnroe, speaking for Eurosport and TNT Sports, acknowledged that it has been 23 years since an American man last claimed a major title. He mentioned the challenges facing American tennis, highlighting competition from other sports for elite talent. McEnroe pointed out the accessibility issues for young players in the U.S. compared to Europe. He also named Learner Tien as the 'most skilled' American on the ATP Tour.

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