Tim Henman suggests what Ben Shelton needs to change after his US Open final defeat to Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev has continued his phenomenal season by beating Ben Shelton in the final of the US Open. Zverev is now a two-time Grand Slam...
Following Ben Shelton's loss in the US Open final to Alexander Zverev, former British number one Tim Henman offered his insights on what the American tennis player could improve. Speaking on Sky Sports Tennis, Henman pointed out that Zverev's superior first serve speed and effectiveness played a significant role in his victory. Zverev's average first serve speed was faster than Shelton's, and his serves of 140mph were challenging to return.
Henman suggested that Shelton make his first serve more effective, perhaps by making it bigger and harder to return. He emphasized that Zverev's consistency and ability to serve at high speeds have been crucial to his success, including his recent Grand Slam titles. Zverev's head-to-head record against Shelton stands at 6-0, with Zverev winning all the tiebreaks and dominating in the biggest moments.
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