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Ever heard of a place where champions play and history is made? That\u2019s Chase Center, the dazzling San Francisco home of the Golden State Warriors. But this arena isn\u2019t just about basketball; it\u2019s a stage set for greatness of all kinds. Mark your calendars: September 19-21, 2025. For the first time ever, Chase Center will welcome the world of tennis as \u2018the city known for its iconic landmarks\u2019 hosts its inaugural Laver Cup. Imagine the excitement: tennis stars like Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev battling it out on the same floor where Stephen Curry and the seven-time NBA Champion Warriors have thrilled fans. The crossports<\/em> bells are already ringing, to say the least!<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019ll be a pretty cool atmosphere in San Francisco and we are pumped and super motivated to win back the Laver Cup!\u201d<\/em> Ben Shelton expressed his excitement on Thursday, ahead of his third Laver Cup appearance. The World No.13 will represent Team World against Team Europe in the event\u2019s eighth edition in September. He\u2019s eager to step on the court at the home of an iconic NBA team. And when you say Warriors, four-time NBA winner Stephen Curry<\/strong>\u2018s name pops up automatically. Well, guess what? Curry has got a special message for Shelton, in his signature style, ahead of the Laver Cup. So what did he say?<\/p>\n On Thursday, it was confirmed that American youngster and 2025 Australian Open semifinalist Ben Shelton will join Team World. Later, the official account of Chase Centre on Instagram dropped a video, welcoming Shelton at the home of Warriors. The clip included a message from none other than Stephen Curry.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Showing his excitement to see Shelton play at his team\u2019s venue, Curry said, \u201cYo, what\u2019s up Ben? Heard we\u2019re going to see you at Chase Center out in the bay for the Laver Cup. And you know I only got one thing to say about that.. \u201d <\/em>Sharing an unexpected gesture, Curry concluded his message by copying Shelton\u2019s famous \u2018dialed-in\u2019 celebration, which involves him mimicking the act of talking on the phone.<\/p>\n \u2018Dialed-in\u2019 celebration?<\/strong> In 2023, Ben Shelton, 20, made a statement with both his play and his post-match celebration after defeating Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling quarterfinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium. His dramatic phone-slam, borrowed from the fellow University of Florida athlete and world champion hurdler Grant Holloway, capped off a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 victory in the first Grand Slam quarterfinal between two Black American men since the Open era began.<\/p>\n After seeing Curry trying his on-court celebration moves, how could Shelton stay behind? \u201cWhat\u2019s up Steph? That\u2019s right. I\u2019ll start prepping my move for September,\u201d <\/em>said Shelton while copying the NBA star\u2019s iconic \u2018night night\u2019 celebration.<\/p>\n Coming back to Shelton, then he\u2019s already being touted as the one to watch out for at the Laver Cup. Former tennis legend and Team World\u2019s captain Andre Agassi believes that the young American might play a crucial role on his side. How?<\/p>\nBasketball Team World\u2019s captain Andre Agassi showers praising words on Ben Shelton ahead of Laver Cup<\/h2>\n