Shelton Eyes End to US Men’s Grand Slam Drought

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 13, 2026 at 14:07  |  7:04  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Vanessa Perdomo — Bloomberg Business of Sports Cohost

Summary

Bloomberg This Weekend discusses Ben Shelton's US Open final and the potential end of the US men's Grand Slam drought. The conversation also covers late-night US Open scheduling, college athlete eligibility and NIL rules, and the NFL's international push into Australia. The segment is sports-business commentary and does not name a clean publicly traded investment expression.

  • Ben Shelton reached the US Open final seeking the first US men's Grand Slam singles title since 2003.
  • The guest attributes the long US drought to the dominance of Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.
  • Late-night US Open matches raised business and athlete concerns, with possible scheduling changes discussed.
  • College sports eligibility rules remain unclear as older athletes return to college.
  • Randy Levine and a Washington commission are cited as seeking action on college sports.
  • The NFL's regular-season game in Australia showed local demand and team marketing efforts.
  • The Rams and 49ers had different travel timing and outcomes for the Australia game.
  • The segment is sports-business coverage without a direct investable security named.
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