American tennis player Ben Shelton recently reacted to fellow American Tommy Paul’s Instagram post celebrating his return to tennis ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. Paul, who had a successful 2024 season with three ATP titles and a career-high ranking of World No. 12, shared his excitement about moving from Adelaide to Melbourne for the tournament. In response, Shelton commented, “fruity pebs,” referencing Paul’s impressive physique displayed in the post.
Both players are set to compete in the upcoming Australian Open, with Paul facing Australia’s Christopher O’Connell in the first round. Shelton, who reached the quarterfinals in his first appearance at the Australian Open, is looking to advance further in this year’s tournament.
For fans interested in their previous encounters, here’s a full match between Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul from the 2023 US Open:
