SHANGHAI, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American tennis player Ben Shelton, signed by Swiss sports brand On On, made a surprise appearance at On On's store in Shanghai West Coast Dream Center, bringing his passion and vitality on the tennis court to the off-court world. With his spontaneous and energetic smile, Shelton unleashed his youthful energy with the young people of Shanghai and had a great time together!

This is the second time for Shelton to compete in the Masters in Shanghai. As a rising star in the tennis world after the age of 00, Shelton has been taking care of his university studies while insisting on tennis training. His unique tennis upbringing not only shaped his long-term training philosophy of "focusing on the process", but also made him known for his pure and aggressive style of play. His enjoyment of the game and his expressive personality have quickly endeared him to young tennis fans in China.

"On the Run has always been committed to promoting tennis culture in China, and in 2023 we signed Shelton and a number of world-class tennis players to help expand the brand's presence in the professional tennis arena. This year, we became the official sponsor of the Shanghai Masters and took the opportunity to invite Shelton to Shanghai." Rebecca Cai, General Manager of On the Run Asia Pacific, said, "Sport is pure and joyful, which is exactly the spirit of Shelton. Today, we hope that through the connection between Shelton and the sports community, we can promote young people to socialize, feel happy and express themselves in sports."

Shelton said, "I am very happy to be in Shanghai again and have the opportunity to share my love of tennis with the fans. Today I have a deep sense of the tennis buzz in Shanghai. I look forward to using my energy and joy to inspire more young Chinese people and deepen their connection with tennis. I also especially thank the fans for the surprises and wishes they prepared for me."

Shelton also played a special challenge match with the fans of Shanghai Keystone Emmy Tennis Club, where both sides engaged in an exciting tennis sparring match. As always, Shelton showed his excellent skills on the tennis court, while the young tennis fans also showed their strength and actively competed with Shelton. Tennis and friends had a great time interacting with each other, and the Onion Run extended the joy of sports from the tennis court to the west bank of the river, embracing youth and vitality.

Shelton's trip to Shanghai has ignited the passion of the tennis community. In the future, On On Run is looking forward to creating more social experiences, promoting the development of community sports and tennis culture, and indulging in the pleasure of tennis with sports enthusiasts.