Tennis fans are rejoicing at the dramatic rise of American tennis, with countryman Ben Shelton making the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open in just his second Grand Slam main draw appearance.Ben Shelton made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2022 US Open as a wild card entrant. Although luck eluded him at the tournament, facing a five-setter loss in the opening round, the youngster has managed to bounce right back and go the extra mile at the first Grand Slam of 2023 Down Under.20-year-old Shelton, the son of former American tennis player Bryan Shelton, surpassed his father's career record at the Majors by making it into the quarterfinals in just his first trip outside the United States. Additionally, the young American, who turned pro in August 2022, ranked just inside the Top-200, is now placed at World No. 43 in the live rankings and has already passed his father's career-high ranking of World No. 55.Tennis fans were thus impressed by the young talent and lauded his on-going run at the Australian Open."Ben Shelton has already done in his 2nd major what his father Bryan couldn't do in 23 Slam attempts - advancement to the quarterfinals. Bryan was two points away to do this at Wimbledon '94 as he led 7:6* (30-all) in 5th vs Bergstrom," one fan noted.Voo de Mar@VoodeMarBen #Shelton has already done in his 2nd major what his father Bryan couldn't do in 23 Slam attempts - advancement to the quarterfinalsBryan was two points away to do this at #Wimbledon '94 as he led 7:6* (30-all) in 5th vs #BergstromBen #Shelton has already done in his 2nd major what his father Bryan couldn't do in 23 Slam attempts - advancement to the quarterfinalsBryan was two points away to do this at #Wimbledon '94 as he led 7:6* (30-all) in 5th vs #BergstromMany fans suggested that the 20-year-old's success was a big deal for US tennis, which has seen a boom in both men's and women's sides, with as many as 11 men and 14 women ranked inside the top-100 - the most of any country."A big deal for US Men’s Tennis. Some amazing promise for the future. Let’s go," one fan said.Nathan Brady 🏳️‍🌈🐬🏳️‍🌈@ercnat1A big deal for US Men’s Tennis. Some amazing promise for the future. Let’s go #BenShelton! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgado20yo Ben Shelton, 2022 NCAA singles champion who turned pro six months ago, comes back to beat JJ Wolf 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the QFs of the #AusOpen, his 2nd career Grand Slam.A special talent. Awaits Paul or Bautista.4386720yo Ben Shelton, 2022 NCAA singles champion who turned pro six months ago, comes back to beat JJ Wolf 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the QFs of the #AusOpen, his 2nd career Grand Slam.A special talent. Awaits Paul or Bautista. https://t.co/3hLPHIE4nyA big deal for US Men’s Tennis. Some amazing promise for the future. Let’s go #BenShelton! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Here are a few more reactions from fans:José Luis Ayala@jl_ayala99Ben Shelton into the Australian Open quarterfinals 🏼 first of many for this future legend Ben Shelton into the Australian Open quarterfinals 👏🏼 first of many for this future legend 👑1/3 of 3 winners@SENTRAVlNBen Shelton said stop playing with him into the quarters #AusOpen1Ben Shelton said stop playing with him❗️ into the quarters #AusOpen https://t.co/eBXavHVHI5marina@marina_rebeckathe absolute joy on ben shelton’s face during his on-court interview is infectious 🥺the absolute joy on ben shelton’s face during his on-court interview is infectious 🥺Derrick Cooke@idc4real1008@BenShelton I was trying to go to bed, but I HAD to watch you at the @AustralianOpen, my dude! Let's freaking go!!! You got this, my new favorite player! You definitely got a new follower, my man!@BenShelton I was trying to go to bed, but I HAD to watch you at the @AustralianOpen, my dude! Let's freaking go!!! You got this, my new favorite player! You definitely got a new follower, my man!Caitlin is tired✨(Caitlin’s Version)@chikkadeeBarring injury, Ben Shelton is the next big thing. He's charismatic, has adorable himbo energy, is fantastic at interviews and his game's fun to watch.Barring injury, Ben Shelton is the next big thing. He's charismatic, has adorable himbo energy, is fantastic at interviews and his game's fun to watch. https://t.co/ZJyLRILfVoChandler Favela@Chandler_109Ben Shelton is awesome. Dude is going to be so good. First time leaving the US and is in the Quarter's of Australia Open.Ben Shelton is awesome. Dude is going to be so good. First time leaving the US and is in the Quarter's of Australia Open.Lawrence Weekly@LawrenceWeeklyI have become a BIG fan of @BenShelton. The energy, passion, and fire on the court is great watch. Final 8 @AustralianOpen I have become a BIG fan of @BenShelton. The energy, passion, and fire on the court is great watch. Final 8 @AustralianOpen 🎾Boomer Bakich@boomertime11@BenShelton kid loves ball!! loves big moments. built for em.@BenShelton kid loves ball!! loves big moments. built for em.Suz@OhhSuzannahBen Shelton’s story is so fascinating! First time leaving the United States and he’s doing gangbusters at the Australian Open! I respect it! #AusOpenBen Shelton’s story is so fascinating! First time leaving the United States and he’s doing gangbusters at the Australian Open! I respect it! 🔥 #AusOpengator44@stonemangator44@delatorre This Shelton run is ruining my sleep pattern. But wow! What a ride! @BenShelton@delatorre This Shelton run is ruining my sleep pattern. But wow! What a ride! @BenSheltonGarey Claxton@garey_claxtonLook how fast tennis America is gonna dump @FTiafoe for @BenShelton , it’s a dog eat dog worldLook how fast tennis America is gonna dump @FTiafoe for @BenShelton , it’s a dog eat dog worldJace@JaceCarltonyea Ben Shelton is going to have a really tough time gaining fans (sarcasm)yea Ben Shelton is going to have a really tough time gaining fans (sarcasm)HudsonSchantz.eth@hudsonschantzThe last time an American man won a grand slam, Ben Shelton was 11 months old. Let that sink in.The last time an American man won a grand slam, Ben Shelton was 11 months old. Let that sink in.Biola Solace-Chukwu@BeeorliciousI knew Ben Shelton would have a magical 2023 but I certainly didn't think he'd reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne. twitter.com/Beeorlicious/s…Biola Solace-Chukwu@BeeorliciousWatch out for Ben Shelton in 2023.22Watch out for Ben Shelton in 2023.I knew Ben Shelton would have a magical 2023 but I certainly didn't think he'd reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne. twitter.com/Beeorlicious/s…Nandi@nandi116Ben Shelton the future of tennis1Ben Shelton the future of tennisTrenton Jocz@TrentonJoczSure feels like Ben Shelton might be the one to truly bring the American casual fans back on the men's side.82Sure feels like Ben Shelton might be the one to truly bring the American casual fans back on the men's side.organizedsports.wav@FederalDustThe American tennis machine is gonna annoy everyone because of the star power Ben Shelton has #AusOpenThe American tennis machine is gonna annoy everyone because of the star power Ben Shelton has #AusOpenBrian | #22and4inMelbourne@stanpokeyBen Shelton and Seb Korda seem to be the least problematic Americans (so far) so I actually like them (and their game is pretty good)2Ben Shelton and Seb Korda seem to be the least problematic Americans (so far) so I actually like them (and their game is pretty good)miranda@tenniseraPeople hope to cut their rankings in half every year. Ben Shelton has done it in a week.9People hope to cut their rankings in half every year. Ben Shelton has done it in a week.American Ben Shelton's run at Australian Open 2023Ben Shelton sees off compatriot J. J. Wolf to progress to the quarterfinals of the Australian OpenRanked World No. 89, Ben Shelton gained direct entry into the main draw at the Grand Slam this time around. In his first round at the Australian Open, the 20-year-old miraculously saved a match point against him to score his first career Grand Slam victory against China's Zhizhen Zhang 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (4).In the second round, the American defeated Chilean Nicolas Jarry in straight sets 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3), 7-5. The third round was a test against an inspired Aussie, Alexei Popyrin, who came off of a praise-worthy victory against American No. 1 Taylor Fritz. Ben Shelton, however, played a strategic game to down the home-hope in yet another straight-sets victory of 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-4.The fourth round was against his compatriot J. J. Wolf, and while Wolf pushed the young countryman to his limit, Shelton kept his nerve to outlast the opponent in five sets 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-2.The World No. 89 now awaits the winner of Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open.