Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are currently the leading American tennis players. The 2025 season was full of positive moments for both of them, but in the end, both players feel they could have achieved even greater success.
Fritz is currently leading the way when it comes to US tennis players, but most believe that Shelton has the potential to dethrone him. Tennis Hall of Fame member Steve Flink talked about Shelton's and Fritz's season in a media interview, stressing that Shelton could have achieved even greater success if not for the injury against Mannarino.
Coming back after an injury is always demanding, but Shelton gave his all, aware that he needs to overcome that barrier.
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Potential
Ultimately, Flink feels that Ben has the potential to achieve greater success next season, expecting that he could win another Masters next year. If Shelton has his day, Flink has no doubt that Ben can win.
The conversation could not pass without mentioning Bryan Shelton, Ben's father and coach. Flink believes Bryan is doing a great job with his son, emphasizing how difficult it is to coach his son. Although he expects 2026 to be a year full of positivity for the US golfer, he expects 2027 to be significantly more successful for the young tennis player.
