ben shelton

Biography

Overview
Ben Shelton turned pro in 2022 and returns for a third Laver Cup appearance with Team World at Laver Cup San Francisco after a sensational debut in Vancouver where he won three matches without dropping a set to help the red team win its second title.
In just three years he has transitioned from the US college system to become a leading American on the pro circuit, ranked second behind compatriot Taylor Fritz in the top 10. On his first overseas trip, Shelton advanced to the Australian Open 2023 quarterfinals and, at the age of 20, became the youngest American man to reach the last eight in a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick’s 2002 US Open run at the same age. He relished the spotlight again at the 2023 US Open, with a sensational run to the semifinals, proving once again that he plays his best tennis in high stakes matches. In 2025 he reached the semis at the Australian Open and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

Off Court
Shelton is coached by his father, Bryan, a former world No.55-ranked professional who now travels full time with his son after a long career with the University of Florida. Shelton began playing tennis at age 10 and competed for the University of Florida, winning the 2021 NCAA men’s team title and the 2022 NCAA singles title before turning pro. He has continued to study entrepreneurship and international business remotely and says his dream job is working on Wall Street. He played quarterback in American football before switching his focus to tennis.

Career
Shelton picked up his third ATP singles title in 2025 at the Masters 1000 in Toronto, after which he achieved a career-high No.6 ranking. The dynamic, net-rushing left-hander relishes the big stage, and was rated by former Team World Captain John McEnroe as a potential Grand Slam champion. He continues to soar when it counts, this year reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open, the the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and Indian Wells, and winning his third title … to name a few highlights.

2025 Highlights
Won: Toronto
Runner-up: Munich
Semifinals: Australian Open, Stuttgart, Washington
Quarterfinals: Indian Wells, Wimbledon, Cincinnati
R16: Roland Garros