Ben Shelton has been on the rise lately, keeping hopes alive of a resurgence for men’s tennis in America. Compared to the WTA landscape, it’s been over two decades that a homegrown ATP player won the slam. Andy Roddick was the last one to do so, in 2003. While the likes of Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe look promising, Shelton has emerged as the best contender to bring slam glory to America, once again, according to a top expert. In fact, he also feels the 22-year-old’s college tennis skills are so good that he may eventually replicate his compatriot and former American icon John McEnroe’s rare milestone.

Speaking with host Mitch Michals, in an episode of the Inside-In podcast, dated October 10, performance expert Dr. Mark Kovacks discussed a lot on how American tennis is

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