This question was answered masterfully. He didn’t bite on the direction the interviewer wanted him to, and instead, showed love for his parents, his country, and to those who lost loved ones on 9/11. Truly impressive 👏

It is a fantastic answer. He didn’t bite on the racist’s question. Great, he’s black. He’s also white. Don’t matter. QUIT bringing it up.

The constant racebaiting by the media is exhausting.

Tbh I kind of hated him until I saw him answer this question. Impressive indeed.

That interviewer should get a job on Nike Sports these days. Insufferable . It is september 11th at Ashe Stadium. Maybe understand the day, timing and audience? Awareness

If that guy is black then I have a lamborghini in my garage

They clearly want us divided on race, religion, age and politics, while the good hardworking ppl of this Earth only want to be positive people who spread good msg 777

Thr race card trying to be forced here is just embarrassing for everyone

I’ve been hard of Shelton in the past because of his arrogance but he’s grown up. He even referred to it in this interview. Couldn’t have handled this any better. Well done.

Its good to have black athletes win majors in country club sports like tennis and golf. Tiger and Serena are role models to many black kids. Not sure why you'd interpret the question in any non neutral way.

Even his dad is barely black, this is just comedy at this point.

Crazy how bad the US OPEN is playing the race card…. It’s so sad to see… I thought we were suppsed to be united. Not divided

WTF is with the "black" stuff -the guy is whiter than I am?

The radical left wants to make everything about race. The extreme anti-woke, people like you, want to not even acknowledge the existence of race. Both sides are toxic. You are quite toxic.

He gave a rather unique answer to this question :)

@Deancain He’s awesome. Probably not a liberal. Sorry losers that continue to race bait. He’s not with you.

I think more people are making it a big deal that he brought it up. It’s really not. And I’m not sure how you’d expect him to answer the question that was asked any differently.

Playing in Ashe arena and trying to honor him….whats the problem

Gotta start canning these race baiters… 😭

He dodged the niggerization questions like...

ESPN always trying to race bait

Daniel, it was a simple question. I think you need to take a minute to reflect on your own reaction to the question. Hint: read some of the comments. Very disappointing.

Had he bit, he would of been stomping on one half of his dna. He is not African or Black. He is bi-racial black and white. He is a first for bi-racial not blacks much like Obama is not the first black President.

What a beautiful young man I'm rootin' for you @BenShelton 🙏🏻❤️🎾 #USOpen

Hes also the last white man since Fritz in 2024 lol. Great response from Shelton though.

@realDSteinberg His uncle (mom’s brother) beat Jimmy Connors at the Open in 86’ and passed away from a brain tumor in 98’ at age 34.

Typical espn for ya

Not sure what was wrong with the question. He also had a good answer . Not sure why people are trying to make a big deal out of nothing

Oh the fatigue is so real! Damn it’s a freaking tennis match played by wealthy athletes and attended with wealthy people. Stop with the race card!

They guy is NOT black

He is mixed. Definitely not black.

Truth. This young man showed himself a man of character. Credit to his family.

He’s an excellent player and an even better person. Well done to his parents! #USA

I have to say he made an incredible improvement not just on his game but in behavior this past year. He is still a bit bully on the court, but within what is more than acceptable and on interviews is mostly humble. He did a great work on himself.

@Deancain I’d say it was answerd diplomatically to honor both of his parents and to not become the target of MAGA demolition crew. This man knows who he is and as the son of a black man the history and honor it is to be standing were he is. Don’t get it twisted.

He's black!?