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Ben Shelton Wins Revenge Against Dismissive Reporter

2026-06-23 · Ben Shelton · Player Focus

Ben Shelton Wins Revenge Against Dismissive Reporter

Ben Shelton got his revenge on a dismissive reporter after the US team's 4-1 win against Paraguay at the World Cup 2026.

What happened?

The reporter had asked Ben Shelton about his interest in the World Cup, calling the US team "really bad". Ben Shelton responded by asking the reporter where he was from, and when the reporter said Austria, Ben Shelton said he didn't know anything about the Austrian football team.

Why it matters for Ben Shelton

The exchange prompted a back-and-forth between the two, with Ben Shelton asserting that he would watch the World Cup, but would be more invested in Wimbledon. Ben Shelton recently took to Instagram to take another jibe at the reporter, posting a meme about the US attack and playfully writing "I wonder if that reporter that was clownin me in Paris still yappin".

What comes next?

Ben Shelton has put his underwhelming run at the French Open behind him, with his recent display at the Boss Open, where he has exhibited signs of brilliance in patches and managed to orchestrate match-winning performances. He trailed after losing the first set against Marcos Giron but bounced back to claim a 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(5) win. Ben Shelton then locked horns against Sho Shimabukuro, losing the opening set, but scripting another comeback to storm into the semi-finals with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. He faced yet another stern test against Jiri Lechka, where all three sets were decided in a tie-break, and Ben Shelton lost the opening set yet again, but scripted another comeback to storm into the final with a 6-7(4), 7-6(16), 7-6(6) victory. The final will be an all-American clash as Ben Shelton would need to overcome Taylor Fritz. Ben Shelton is currently ranked 5th in the world and is looking to find his mojo before Wimbledon. He has been competing at the ongoing Boss Open, where he has shown signs of brilliance and managed to win matches despite being pushed to the limit. The US team's win against Paraguay has boosted Ben Shelton's morale, and he is now focused on his upcoming matches. Ben Shelton's impressive run at the Boss Open has been a welcome change after his disappointing French Open campaign, where he suffered a second-round exit. He is now looking to carry his momentum into the final and make a strong statement before Wimbledon.

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