At this crucial time, Shelton’s father provided him with the best advice he could’ve hoped for, and it came from none other than the legendary Rafael Nadal. Shelton’s father recalled having a conversation with Nadal after Shelton’s first-round exit at Cincinnati, where the Spaniard told him that the first match after a major achievement is tougher and once that hurdle is crossed, the players should be able to play their best tennis again.
