Hard-hitting left-hander with one of the loudest serves on the ATP Tour and explosive all-round game.
Ben Shelton was born on 9 October 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the son of former professional Bryan Shelton. He played college tennis at the University of Florida before turning professional in 2022. Shelton made an immediate impact, reaching the 2023 US Open semi-finals in just his second major appearance. He is known for his thunderous left-handed serve — among the fastest on tour — his acrobatic athleticism and his trademark phone-call celebration after big wins. Shelton reached a career-high ranking of No. 14 in 2023 and is considered one of the future faces of men's tennis.
US Open Semi-finalist 2023
His father Bryan Shelton was also a professional tennis player and now coaches at Florida — making Ben the first ATP player coached by a parent who also played professionally in the modern era.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- US Open Semi-finalist 2023