Ben Shelton? Yeah, he finally hit the courts at the 2024 Miami Open. Took a bit, thanks to some classic Miami drizzle, but when he did? Bam, two sets and done.
You see, there’s been this annoying rain in Miami. So, our guy Ben, an American through and through, had to chill for a bit before playing his first match. Oh, and it’s the second ATP Masters 1000 of the year, no biggie. Plus, Florida’s his old stomping ground, so you bet he’s itching to show off.
His first match? Pretty solid, if you ask me. He was up against Martin Landaluce. Kid’s got potential but is kinda green at this level.
Taking on Shelton at a Masters event? Tough break for Landaluce. He did okay, sure, but Shelton? Dude was on another level. Basically breezed through.
First set? 6-3, Shelton. His serve was like a brick wall. That Spanish youngster? Struggled big time. Shelton? Barely broke a sweat, losing only five points on his serve. And break points? Zero.
Landaluce managed to give up just one break point, and guess what? Shelton pounced on it like a cat. The court’s speed? Just Shelton’s jam, and he milked it.
Second set felt like déjà vu. Both guys holding serve like pros, but Shelton? He found those break chances. Snagged one, took a 4-3 lead, and then it was pretty much “see ya” with a 5-3 lead.
Closing out? Piece of cake for Shelton. His serve was a fortress. Ended up with seven aces and 22 winners. Talk about a top-notch performance. Final score? 6-3, 6-4. Just another day for Shelton.
Takeaways
– ‣ Ben Shelton won his first match at the 2024 Miami Open in two sets, showcasing a strong performance despite delays due to rain.
– ‣ Shelton faced Martin Landaluce, an up-and-coming player with less experience at this level, and managed to dominate the match largely due to his powerful serve.
– ‣ The match ended with a final score of 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Shelton, who finished with seven aces and 22 winners, highlighting his advantage on the quick court.