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Everything you need to know about effervescent American tennis player Ben Shelton, including his family, age, profile, relationships, titles, rankings, top 10 wins, etc.
Ben Shelton background
Ben Shelton is an American professional tennis player, who is starting to make a name for himself since emerging on the ATP Tour in 2022.
Shelton reached the quarter-final of the 2023 Australian Open — his second appearance at a Grand Slam — before ending that season by reaching the last four in his home Slam at the US Open.
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN Ben Shelton wins all-American battle against JJ Wolf to reach first Grand Slam quarterfinal
Ben Shelton is having a dream run at the Australian Open, defeating countryman JJ Wolf to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
He has two Tour-level titles and three victories over players ranked in the top 10 as of July 2024.
Ben Shelton Profile
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Full name: Benjamin Todd Shelton
Birth date: October 9, 2002
Nationality: American
Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Age: 21 years old (as of July 2024)
Turned pro: 2022.
Plays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 195 pounds (88kg)
Girlfriend: None
Net worth: $2 million
Prize money: $3,839,251
Instagram: @benshelton
Twitter: @BenShelton
How old is Ben Shelton? (Ben Shelton Age)
Ben Shelton is 21 years old (As of July 2024).
Where is Ben Shelton from?
Ben Shelton was born in Atlanta, Georgia, although his family relocated to Florida and his subsequent upbringing and schooling in the area often see news outlets mention Gainesville, Florida as his hometown as he has spent significant time there in his formative years.
Ben Shelton Profile
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Despite his youth, Ben Shelton is already making a name for himself in tennis since turning pro in 2022.
Hitherto, Shelton concentrated mainly on participating in tournaments arranged by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), following the advice of his father — a previous college coach — to focus on improving his skills within the country before pursuing a professional career.
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His impressive accomplishment of reaching No. 3 in the USTA Boys' 18s division demonstrated his competitive nature and outstanding performance on a national scale and his unmistakable talent translated into the doubles circuit when he clinched the 2019 USTA Boys’ demonstrating his versatility and ability to thrive in in singles or with a partner.
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In addition, he placed second in the renowned 2020 USTA Boys' 18s Singles Winter Nationals, enhancing his standing as one of the nation's best prospects. Having considered American football, Shelton ultimately chose tennis, and became a pro in 2022, participating in his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open.
He made headway at a major for the first time at the 2023 Australian Open, reaching the tournament's last eight before losing to countryman Tommy Paul. The youngster advanced to a maiden semi-final in only his second US Open appearance — becoming the youngest American man to advance to the last four in New York since Michael Chang in 1992 — before losing to Novak Djokovic in his home Slam.
A month after losing to the 24-time Grand Slam champion, Shelton notched his first Tour-level title at an ATP 500 event in Tokyo, defeating Aslan Karatsev 7-5, 6-1 in the decider. He has since followed that up with a win on home turf in Houston, beating compatriot and defending champion Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
Shelton’s two titles mean he has claimed victories on hard courts (Tokyo) and clay (Houston).
Ben Shelton Height
Ben Shelton is 6 ft 4 in or 193 centimetres tall.
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Ben Shelton Weight
Rising tennis star, Ben Shelton, weighs 195 pounds (88kg).
When Did Ben Shelton Start Playing Tennis?
Ben Shelton began playing tennis at age 12 after considering American football as a child. He was coached by his father Bryan Shelton.
Where did Ben Shelton go to college?
Ben Shelton arrived at the University of Florida in 2020 and was coached by his father, who aided his adaptation to a demanding environment.
Shelton played for the University of Florida Gators men's tennis team, helping them to succeed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in his maiden year and continued excellence as a sophomore.
Ben Shelton Wimbledon
Ben Shelton appeared for the second time at Wimbledon in 2024, advancing to the fourth round of the tournament having had the opening three rounds drawn out due to a glut of rain delays.
Shelton played on five of the opening six days in three straight five-setters before losing to Jannik Sinner in three. His first appearance at the All England Club in 2022 ended in round two.
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What is Ben Shelton ranked? (Ben Shelton ranking)
Ben Shelton is 14th in the ATP rankings as of July 2024. He hit the position in April — a high in his embryonic career — and has stayed there. The 21-year-old is America’s third-ranked player behind Taylor Fritz and Paul.
Ben Shelton vs Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton have faced off once on the ATP Tour as of July 2024, with the two-time Wimbledon champion beating the American 6-3, 7-6(3) in 2023's Round of 32 ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada.
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Ben Shelton vs Djokovic
Ben Shelton's only match-up against 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic as of July 2024 came at the 2023 US Open semi-final, claimed in three sets by the Serbian 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(4).
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Ben Shelton Achievements
ATP Challenger and ITF World Tennis Tour
M25 Champaign (2021)
Charlottesville (2022)
Knoxville (2022)
Champaign (2022)
Doubles
M25 Champaign with Eliot Spizzirri (2022)
ATP Tour
- Japan Open (2023)
- U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships (2024)
- Laver Cup with Team World: Taylor Fritz Frances Tiafoe Tommy Paul Felix Auger-Aliassime Francisco Cerundolo (2023)
Who sponsors Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton's endorsements include Cloud Flow — known for its innovative running shoes and clothing, Yonex — a Japanese company providing the American's racquets (Yonex Ezone 98) — and Rolex, the popular Swiss watchmaker. Shelton signed with Cloud Flow in March 2023 and the watchmaker in January 2024.
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Ben Shelton Personal life
Ben Shelton's father is Bryan — a former professional tennis player who won two singles and two doubles titles in his career — before segueing into coaching, while his mother, Lisa Witsken, was an admirable junior tennis player but reportedly switched careers and his sister, Emma, is a tennis player who graduated from the University of Florida in December 2023.
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Ben Shelton Girlfriend
According to several sources, Ben Shelton and budding track and field star Anna Hall are no longer dating after nearly three years. They reportedly became an item in December 2021 but have seemingly ended their relationship recently.
READ MORE: Meet Ben Shelton's girlfriend Anna Hall, a World Championships bronze medallist
Are Ben Shelton and Coco Gauff dating?
Both Ben Shelton and Coco Gauff have denied reports of any relationship, with the 2023 women’s singles US Open champion revealing she is friends with the tennis star and compatriot.
Ben Shelton and Emma Navarro
While Ben Shelton is known for his emerging singles career, he teamed up with Emma Navarro in doubles and they notably defeated the team of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa in the Eisenhower Cup, a pre-tournament event at the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) in 2024.
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Ben Shelton Social Media
Ben Shelton is active on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). He has 718,000 followers on the former and 33,700 on X as of July 2024.
Ben Shelton Net Worth
As of July 2024, it is estimated that Ben Shelton has a net worth of $2 million. The main contributors to his income are earnings from tennis tournaments and endorsement contracts, as per multiple sources.
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