Ben Shelton Starstruck by Jalen Brunson During US Open Victory

Ben Shelton experienced a memorable moment during his US Open semi-final match against Frances Tiafoe, where he admitted to being starstruck by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks captain, who was present in the stands.

Shelton triumphed over Tiafoe with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5, securing his place in his first Grand Slam final. Brunson attended the match alongside actor Ben Stiller, having recently led the Knicks to their first NBA championship in over five decades.

After the match, Shelton reflected on the challenge of maintaining focus amidst the presence of numerous celebrities, including Brunson. He noted that it was difficult to concentrate for the entire three-hour match while being aware of the famous faces in attendance. Shelton's victory sets him up for a final against Alexander Zverev, aiming to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003.