Rafael Nadal provided advice to Ben Shelton before the US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Bryan Shelton revealed that Rafael Nadal offered guidance to his son, Ben Shelton, prior to this year's US Open. The conversation occurred following Ben Shelton's first-round loss to Jaime Faria in Cincinnati, shortly after winning the Canadian Open title. Nadal advised the younger player on the importance of maintaining focus and performance standards after success. Bryan Shelton credits this perspective as a contributing factor to his son’s recent progress. Ben Shelton advanced to his first Grand Slam final after a victory over Frances Tiafoe. He is now set to face Alexander Zverev in the championship match, where his tactical improvement on returns will be a focal point.
- •Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.
- •Bryan Shelton sought advice from Rafael Nadal after a loss in Cincinnati.
- •Nadal emphasized maintaining consistency after winning a tournament title.
- •Ben Shelton improved his return game by focusing on tactical positioning.
- •Alexander Zverev advanced to the final after beating Karen Khachanov.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Shelton’s father reveals Nadal’s advice ahead of US Open final run
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton’s coach reveals the important advice Rafael Nadal gave them just before the US Open started this year
"Ben Shelton took advice from Rafael Nadal before his break-out run to the US Open final. The 23-year-old from Florida beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
"Ben Shelton was given some key advice by none other than Rafael Nadal ahead of the US Open this year. Shelton has reached his first...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:18 PMShelton’s father reveals Nadal’s advice ahead of US Open final run
Ben Shelton took advice from Rafael Nadal before his break-out run to the US Open final. The 23-year-old from Florida beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:00 AMBen Shelton’s coach reveals the important advice Rafael Nadal gave them just before the US Open started this year
Ben Shelton was given some key advice by none other than Rafael Nadal ahead of the US Open this year. Shelton has reached his first...
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