Ben has earned my respect, not just for his maturity and reflection about his own game, but standing up for the players with his statement at the end. What a fine young man this guy is
No, he's trying to make something out of nothing. The poor baby players who are paid the moon, at least the top ones, have been treated with respect by the Aussie media. Athletes today tend to be way too sensitives. There can be no jokes made and definitely no criticisms. As a matter of fact, some of the players this year and in the past have been disrespectful to the media and the fans. Players should shut up, collect their way over-deserved prize money, and chill.
Ben, AWESOME statement at the end! Wasn't even asked a question on the topic, just spoke his mind!!!! I couldn't agree with you more!!! ALL those statements were made by commentators were not very well thought out.
Ben is referring to Tony Jones who mocked Novak, John Fitzgerald who told Learner Tien 19 year olds are not supposed to win and James Sherry who said the crowd would be against him. All these interviews were extremely cringeworthy.
and when he said the Aussie home crowd would be against him, he was implying Demon would defeat Sinner lol. The overhyping of Aussie players and the encouragement of hooligan crowd behavior has been 🚮
@@imalwaysright the hype regarding kyrgios pre-tournament was ridiculous. He had the easiest path to Wimbledon final in history. He's only made it to Aus Open QF once in 10 attempts.
@@trootzyand not just that. It’s the free, soft press and image rehabilitation he constantly receives from Ch 9 and others (ironically from Tony Jones as well). They appeal to the worst demographic
He has good parents. His mom-no matter what is happening to him on the court, she looks upon him adoringly with a bright smile and calm, encouraging words. Always. She wins the best sports mom award! 🎉
Good job Ben for sticking up for yourself and others on the tour, Australian broadcasting at this tournament has been a shame to the sport, disrespecting players. Unreal
Aussie here, good on ya Ben for speaking out about these so called "interviewers". Better to get tennis youtubers to conduct the interviews that know the sport and not do cringe comments
Great statement from Ben at the end. As an Australian who has a bit more exposure to Channel Nine, their AO coverage is such lowest-common-denominator stuff. Always looking for a cheap headline. I understand they’re trying to get the most out of a tennis player’s personality, but they go about it in the wrong way. Jim Courier’s always been good, he’d be the exception
What a profound respectable way for Ben to speak truth, good for you!!!!!!! Persons must be accountable for their disrespectful rubbish. Hats off, Ben 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
With politicians, athletes, coaches -- I always wish I could know what they REALLY think, what they say when the cameras are off & the STOP button is pressed on the recorder. Thank you, Ben, for being open & sharing what's really on your mind. Your game style & court savvy are maturing pretty quickly, it seems -- and you, as the saying goes, are demonstrating maturity beyond your years: noted & admired. Good on ya & keep it up!
Ben is a well rounded impressive person. His father deserves a great deal of the credit for raising such a wonderful human being and a super talented athlete. Ben's father was also a professional athlete. And as we know that can be a MAJOR advantage producing proteges.
I agree with Ben regarding the post match broadcaster's comments/interview. The broadcasters should be respectful to the players and allow the player, who just won the match, (sometimes three-set tight sets or five-sets), to enjoy their win and not make negative comments but instead be supportive. Yes, this must change.
Interviewers are being too personal it’s so true-The other one was touching Sabalenka about her tattoo and also Madison Keys asking about marriage everytime also asking too many personal questions.Its unfair someone was asking Sinner about Alcaraz and Djokovic it’s unfair questions.
He's right. As an Australian I'm so embarrassed by these so called "broadcasters". Their conduct has been everything but professional during this tournament.
Well said Ben you are much more matured and sensible than most of the guys who conduct interviews! I hope you go all the way and wins this tournament. All the very best for your next match Ben
Australian here, and agree with Ben. None of it has been “Australian humour”. What Ben referenced are all downright cringe, and it’s embarrassing to Australia. AO get your act together.
Ah balls. Most of it was genuine fun. Aussies are not robots that are afraid to speak their minds and remain politically correct. Political correctness is bad in sports,
I'm not mad at Ben for those comments. The post-match interview was bizarre, and even absurd to suggest Demon would beat Sinner. The AO broadcasting and interviews has been cringe this year.
And to think the pro sports presenter prepared that remark in advance: "old enough to be your Dad"... he probably imagined the night before getting a standing ovation from the crowd for his comedic brilliance.
I love the way this guy plays tennis. Left Handed Nick Kyrgios...not as talented but works much harder at same age so will get some big results and do massive damage, like he has at this AO. He wont be Afraid of Alcaraz. Hell have a good crack at Sinner and will have a great Season. I think Wimbledon and US Open could be his best and he is in a SF at the AO which says alot. JMac will be in his ear that is for sure as the last great Left Handed American.
Quote: "19 year olds aren't supposed to be that good" 😮 Interviewers aren't supposed to forget also these Grand Slam winners younger than 19 year olds: Hingis, Seles, Sharapova, Borg, Becker, Wilander, Chang, Arantxa Sanchez, Raducanu. 😂
Well done 👏🏾 Ben for speaking up about these uncomfortable, borderline rude, commentary work . We as an audience do not 😒😑enjoy those cringe and offensive moments
Finally, someone that says too commentator's about their behaviour. These ppl need to go to training school to learn how to talk,respect properly to these fantastic athletes. ❤❤❤
LOVE his candor and being able to say his peace respectfully while still standing on business. Awesome player and person!! And I've been saying it since the beginning, these AO broadcasters have been absolute 🗑 🚮 TRASH and so incredibly disrespectful. You hear it when they're commentating on the games too 🙄🫠 the micro aggressive comments they think are "funny."
Bravo, kid!!! Way to put those tactless talking heads in their place! This is not limited to tennis "post" interviews, either. More times than not, interviewers totally disregard the heaviness of a particular moment by asking totally insensitive, tactless things like "how do you feel after striking out to end tonight's game?" or "are you going to concentrate more after missing that pass?" or "How do respond to being referred to as selfish?"...mostly to get a sound byte which can be taken out of context and re-run that way forever just to make a name for themselves.
Bravo Ben,as a Novak fan u earned my respect for defending him same as other players and yourself 👏 I’m sure that Novak have heard what u have said and in future he will defend you publicly 💯
I don’t know about the Monfils comment being a “black joke” but it was disrespectful to Monfils, suggesting he’s some ancient guy that anyone should be beating. Monfils had just had one of his most memorable tournaments ever. Shelton clearly thinks the world of Monfils judging by his reaction after the match and he didn’t deserve “old enough to be your dad” jibes.
10:25. Glad more players are speaking out! Those broadcasters need to understand that mocking players does not entertain the audience but turns everyone off after a great game. It generates no profit but hurts the audienceship.
I'm so glad channel 9 are getting slammed by the players this year. Ever since theyve taken over the coverage from ch 7 it's been subpar. Form the commentary to even small things like the camera angles. The disrespect to the players has been getting worse. Blaming it on "Aussie banter" isn't good enough
I didnt particularly like Ben in the past, but he was spot on here, and I am beginning to appreciate him. Improving as a player and standing up to the idiotic interviewer. Not only were his comments disrepectful to Ben, but also to Gael Monfils. Not everyone can appreciate Australian humor, which translates in simple language to rudeness and brashness. The bunch of morons should be fired. Absolutely no class. Well done Ben for standing up. Sometimes one second guesses such events. Here you are 100% spot on.
Bro someone told him Monfil maybe is his dad. That is super disrespectful omg. Ya I think reporters can be real shit, they are just trying to get the spotlight I feel like.
Totally right for Ben to complain about these troll feeding nobodies. The press also needs to stop with their misinformation and feeding troll idiots on media about players.
He's so right, now I see why Nick Kyrgios's verbal aggressiveness and lack of respect for other players is totally tolerated, normalised and even exalted... maybe this is the usual way commentators and journalists express themselves in Australia? Please note, I adore Australia as a country!
it's very normal for Australians, the saying "take the mickey out of people" doesn't exist without reason, we love people who can laugh at themselves, this guy clearly can't
Ben has earned my respect, not just for his maturity and reflection about his own game, but standing up for the players with his statement at the end. What a fine young man this guy is
True Indeed!
This comment is spot on! Couldn't agree more
No, he's trying to make something out of nothing. The poor baby players who are paid the moon, at least the top ones, have been treated with respect by the Aussie media. Athletes today tend to be way too sensitives. There can be no jokes made and definitely no criticisms. As a matter of fact, some of the players this year and in the past have been disrespectful to the media and the fans. Players should shut up, collect their way over-deserved prize money, and chill.
@@nothing2say-i1y, No one should accept racial insults.
@@nothing2say-i1y How does that boot taste?
The last words. Finally someone said that aloud. Great words Ben 👏
Goddamn Monfils is his daddy...sheesh
Ben, AWESOME statement at the end! Wasn't even asked a question on the topic, just spoke his mind!!!! I couldn't agree with you more!!! ALL those statements were made by commentators were not very well thought out.
I agree with Ben, the way broadcasters treat the tennis players. Congratulations to him making the Semis.
It's called banter. Oh you mean it's not enough that they get their egos stroked, but can't deal with some light banter.
Dude with a backbone! Respect! Who would have thought that he of all people would kind of defend Nole? We are up for that bromance!
Completely agree with and respect Shelton's comments at the end. My view, he's correct to make those statements.
that muslim roger rasheed said monfils was bens dad.
@@stephenroger4527What does being Muslim have to do with it?
Ben is a class act. He doesn't deserve the hate he gets.
Shelton has become quite mature in his playstyle and the way he conducts himself
All the BEST
It's good to see Shelton more mature and respectful of his peers.
Keep up the good work young man!
Well spoken, Ben.
Great perspective on tennis and finding different ways to win.
Wow. What an amazing closing statement. Great guy ❤❤❤
Wow, what a drama queen, can't handle a minute of light banter for 30 seconds post-match.
Ben is referring to Tony Jones who mocked Novak, John Fitzgerald who told Learner Tien 19 year olds are not supposed to win and James Sherry who said the crowd would be against him. All these interviews were extremely cringeworthy.
and when he said the Aussie home crowd would be against him, he was implying Demon would defeat Sinner lol. The overhyping of Aussie players and the encouragement of hooligan crowd behavior has been 🚮
@@imalwaysright the hype regarding kyrgios pre-tournament was ridiculous. He had the easiest path to Wimbledon final in history. He's only made it to Aus Open QF once in 10 attempts.
@@imalwaysrighti agree, the overhyping of Krygios was so ridiculous...
@@trootzyand not just that. It’s the free, soft press and image rehabilitation he constantly receives from Ch 9 and others (ironically from Tony Jones as well). They appeal to the worst demographic
@@humphreychituri1550totally. So off putting. Crashing out of the tournament was poetic justice
Awesome comments at the end, bravo Ben
He has good parents. His mom-no matter what is happening to him on the court, she looks upon him adoringly with a bright smile and calm, encouraging words. Always. She wins the best sports mom award! 🎉
100% respect for Ben standing up and speaking for players
10:21 Agreed Ben, Well said
Good job Ben for sticking up for yourself and others on the tour, Australian broadcasting at this tournament has been a shame to the sport, disrespecting players. Unreal
Can't handle a bit of light banter. Go check out those post-match interviews--they're totally mild. So ridiculous. This kid is full of it.
This kid grew fast! Respect.
He sure did
He been respectful since the beginning y’all acting like this brand new he’s been bout it and still bout it!!
Aussie here, good on ya Ben for speaking out about these so called "interviewers". Better to get tennis youtubers to conduct the interviews that know the sport and not do cringe comments
Great statement from Ben at the end. As an Australian who has a bit more exposure to Channel Nine, their AO coverage is such lowest-common-denominator stuff. Always looking for a cheap headline. I understand they’re trying to get the most out of a tennis player’s personality, but they go about it in the wrong way. Jim Courier’s always been good, he’d be the exception
💯
at least, he wasn't asked to dance.
Ben has BEEN about it and he still about it y’all better recognize 🔥
I really appreciate Ben saying this, I have a newfound respect for him. I'm happy he's in the semi's but of course, I'm rooting for Novak!!
What a profound respectable way for Ben to speak truth, good for you!!!!!!! Persons must be accountable for their disrespectful rubbish. Hats off, Ben 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
With politicians, athletes, coaches -- I always wish I could know what they REALLY think, what they say when the cameras are off & the STOP button is pressed on the recorder. Thank you, Ben, for being open & sharing what's really on your mind. Your game style & court savvy are maturing pretty quickly, it seems -- and you, as the saying goes, are demonstrating maturity beyond your years: noted & admired. Good on ya & keep it up!
This is what I call a Closing Statement 👍🏾
Well said young man. Some of these reporters are rude and entitled forgetting they are there because of these talented athletes ❤️
Great final comment, Ben. Thank you for standing up for all of the players. Love you!
Well said at the end mate. Last time I saw Ben on the court with Djokovic he was incredibly arrogant. Good to see improvement
Still arrogant. Both.
Ben is so fun to watch! It will be a great game against Sinner! I am definitely a fan of both!
So happy for you Ben, love from our Gainesville Hawkstone family😊
Cheers Ben! In solidarity with you.
Yes Ben, YES. Absolutely spot on. You just grew in my book. Thanks for that closing statement
So proud of you Ben🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
Rooting for you to lift the 🏆
Let's do it Ben
Well said at the right time Mr Shelton 🫡
Ben is a well rounded impressive person. His father deserves a great deal of the credit for raising such a wonderful human being and a super talented athlete. Ben's father was also a professional athlete. And as we know that can be a MAJOR advantage producing proteges.
I agree with Ben regarding the post match broadcaster's comments/interview. The broadcasters should be respectful to the players and allow the player, who just won the match, (sometimes three-set tight sets or five-sets), to enjoy their win and not make negative comments but instead be supportive. Yes, this must change.
Respect for Ben for standing up for himself as well as for other players.
Ben is awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉he’s going to the top for sure. Move over 🎉🎉🎉🎉Sinner
Big up to Ben. You deserve some respect boy
Interviewers are being too personal it’s so true-The other one was touching Sabalenka about her tattoo and also Madison Keys asking about marriage everytime also asking too many personal questions.Its unfair someone was asking Sinner about Alcaraz and Djokovic it’s unfair questions.
He says all in suoer smile way i gain my respect,i am now your fan man.
He's right. As an Australian I'm so embarrassed by these so called "broadcasters". Their conduct has been everything but professional during this tournament.
Well said Ben you are much more matured and sensible than most of the guys who conduct interviews! I hope you go all the way and wins this tournament. All the very best for your next match Ben
He’s crazy quick and athletic for his size
Best American talent for sure 🇺🇸
what a great guy!!
i wanna see Djokovic - Shelton final - dial me in !
Bravo son for the last words you said. You showed that you have respect and big balls.
Australian here, and agree with Ben. None of it has been “Australian humour”. What Ben referenced are all downright cringe, and it’s embarrassing to Australia.
AO get your act together.
Ah balls. Most of it was genuine fun. Aussies are not robots that are afraid to speak their minds and remain politically correct. Political correctness is bad in sports,
@@nothing2say-i1y You're saying they're comfortable with casually making racist comments?
I totally agree with Ben about the broadcasters. Well said 👏
Kudos to him for speaking out at the end. Gosh, he's only just 22 yo - but someone needed to say it. Wishing him all the best against Sinner. 👍👍👍
Absolutely perfect statement at the end. Tennis broadcasters are disgraceful and they need to be held accountable. Great courage Ben.
The Aussie media and the Aussie crowd have been so disrespectful this year. It's a disgrace.
Oh wow. He got himself a new fan. Great observations!
I'm not mad at Ben for those comments. The post-match interview was bizarre, and even absurd to suggest Demon would beat Sinner. The AO broadcasting and interviews has been cringe this year.
Ben’s 100% right, Channel Nine has been very disrespectful towards many of the players
Beat Sinner, go US! This guy is a bundle of energy.
And to think the pro sports presenter prepared that remark in advance: "old enough to be your Dad"... he probably imagined the night before getting a standing ovation from the crowd for his comedic brilliance.
What a nice closing statment ben
What a G. Shame reporters. Nice work Ben.
Ben you're "aging" like a fine wine, keep it going.. that's the right mentality there
Ben just won my heart. What’s wrong with some of Australian media and people seriously? It’s 2025 please show some basic respect…
I never liked Ben as a player, but after seeing him talk at the end of this video he had completely changed my view
I’m glad he called out the “journalism” during this AO open. It’s been downright crass.
Great job in making a stand!
I love the way this guy plays tennis. Left Handed Nick Kyrgios...not as talented but works much harder at same age so will get some big results and do massive damage, like he has at this AO. He wont be Afraid of Alcaraz. Hell have a good crack at Sinner and will have a great Season. I think Wimbledon and US Open could be his best and he is in a SF at the AO which says alot. JMac will be in his ear that is for sure as the last great Left Handed American.
Seems like he matured now. No more arrogancy but real talk instead. And it reflected his game too.
You want to be the best in the world, you have to beat the best. This semi-final will be the match of his life. Could be the win of his life.
sinner-judas priest !!
Bravo!
I agree Ben!!!!
Quote: "19 year olds aren't supposed to be that good" 😮
Interviewers aren't supposed to forget also these Grand Slam winners younger than 19 year olds:
Hingis, Seles, Sharapova, Borg, Becker, Wilander, Chang, Arantxa Sanchez, Raducanu. 😂
Bravo Ben well said
Ben is a nice down to earth person😊
this hooded schmuck?
Well done 👏🏾 Ben for speaking up about these uncomfortable, borderline rude, commentary work . We as an audience do not 😒😑enjoy those cringe and offensive moments
Well said young man. Channel 9 coverage has been absolute 💩 💩 💩 💩 sewer stuff. A national embarrassment.
Straight up…no bs…❤️🌴🍓🛹🎈
Finally, someone that says too commentator's about their behaviour. These ppl need to go to training school to learn how to talk,respect properly to these fantastic athletes. ❤❤❤
LOVE his candor and being able to say his peace respectfully while still standing on business. Awesome player and person!!
And I've been saying it since the beginning, these AO broadcasters have been absolute 🗑 🚮 TRASH and so incredibly disrespectful. You hear it when they're commentating on the games too 🙄🫠 the micro aggressive comments they think are "funny."
Bravo, kid!!! Way to put those tactless talking heads in their place! This is not limited to tennis "post" interviews, either. More times than not, interviewers totally disregard the heaviness of a particular moment by asking totally insensitive, tactless things like "how do you feel after striking out to end tonight's game?" or "are you going to concentrate more after missing that pass?" or "How do respond to being referred to as selfish?"...mostly to get a sound byte which can be taken out of context and re-run that way forever just to make a name for themselves.
Bravo Ben,as a Novak fan u earned my respect for defending him same as other players and yourself 👏
I’m sure that Novak have heard what u have said and in future he will defend you publicly 💯
Bravo
I don’t know about the Monfils comment being a “black joke” but it was disrespectful to Monfils, suggesting he’s some ancient guy that anyone should be beating. Monfils had just had one of his most memorable tournaments ever. Shelton clearly thinks the world of Monfils judging by his reaction after the match and he didn’t deserve “old enough to be your dad” jibes.
As an Aussie I'm embarrassed. I'm also not surprised. AO should be furious at what channel nine is doing to its reputation
Congratulations Ben! 😊😃😀
Well said Ben! Even the interview with Joao Fonseca was particularly terrible.
Agree with Ben 💯
respect!
10:25. Glad more players are speaking out! Those broadcasters need to understand that mocking players does not entertain the audience but turns everyone off after a great game. It generates no profit but hurts the audienceship.
I'm so glad channel 9 are getting slammed by the players this year. Ever since theyve taken over the coverage from ch 7 it's been subpar. Form the commentary to even small things like the camera angles.
The disrespect to the players has been getting worse. Blaming it on "Aussie banter" isn't good enough
I didnt particularly like Ben in the past, but he was spot on here, and I am beginning to appreciate him. Improving as a player and standing up to the idiotic interviewer. Not only were his comments disrepectful to Ben, but also to Gael Monfils. Not everyone can appreciate Australian humor, which translates in simple language to rudeness and brashness. The bunch of morons should be fired. Absolutely no class. Well done Ben for standing up. Sometimes one second guesses such events. Here you are 100% spot on.
Goodluck in the future kid...youre in the right direction
Some people u just cant stand the shoe boating, but it suits this guy.
Ben may not be the most intelligent and is definitely cocky, but man can he play! that serve and forehand: money!
He is very smart
Go Ben! 🐊
Well done Ben🎉
Bro someone told him Monfil maybe is his dad. That is super disrespectful omg. Ya I think reporters can be real shit, they are just trying to get the spotlight I feel like.
Totally right for Ben to complain about these troll feeding nobodies. The press also needs to stop with their misinformation and feeding troll idiots on media about players.
Only Jim Courier has been good on the post-match interviews. Everyone else sucked lol
He's so right, now I see why Nick Kyrgios's verbal aggressiveness and lack of respect for other players is totally tolerated, normalised and even exalted... maybe this is the usual way commentators and journalists express themselves in Australia? Please note, I adore Australia as a country!
it's very normal for Australians, the saying "take the mickey out of people" doesn't exist without reason, we love people who can laugh at themselves, this guy clearly can't
What a clever guy.