Ben Shelton took advantage of Gaël Monfils’ retirement in the fourth set to qualify for the quarter-finals of the US Open.
At a press conference, he was asked about Monfils. The American says: “It’s always difficult. The little boy in me wants to see Gaël win.
It’s like players get upset when the crowd is against them or for them, but today all I could do was appreciate the fans’ support.
It was a great time for me to be a part of it.
Obviously, almost the whole stadium was against me, but it’s something that gives you goosebumps and makes you feel alive.
-He’s a player who takes you into a game where you smile and then you’re surprised to be two sets behind. You have to stay focused when you face it.
He is a very complex player who is constantly changing. It’s his way of dealing with fatigue on the pitch, but sometimes he exaggerates.
I think he has more energy than he shows. Although that wasn’t the case today towards the end of the match. »
