Also hate to be this person just kidding I actually love to be this person but I鈥檇 be remiss not to point out the obvious race factor when it comes to how Djokovic treats Ben as opposed to the rest of the next gen players he loves to prop up.
He praises the guts that players like Rune and Carlos show when they play him but let the young black player (saying this cause that鈥檚 what Ben identifies as) show some passion and all of a sudden hes unsportsmanlike.
Some players are so loud with their bias that it鈥檚 way beyond a dog whistle, and we see right through their masks.
All I can say is I hope Ben never loses that self belief cause that鈥檚 what makes champions. Hes not cocky or full of himself. Hes confident and knows that he鈥檚 meant for greatness.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Ben Shelton of the United States during his round two singles match against Christopher O'Connell of Australia during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.