ben shelton
ben shelton
Ben Shelton is a 22-year-old American professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 6 on August 4, 2025. He is currently ranked World No. 6 as of October 3, 2025.
Shelton’s career highlights include reaching his first major semifinal at the US Open in 2023, winning his first ATP Tour title at the Japan Open that same year, and winning his second career title at the U.S. Clay Court Championships in 2024. In 2024, he also became the American No. 1 player. In 2025, he won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open and reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
After recovering from a left shoulder injury, Ben Shelton recently returned to the ATP Tour at the Shanghai Masters, where he lost his opening match. This loss affected his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals.
Here is a summary of Ben Shelton’s career and year-to-date (2025) statistics:
| Statistic | Career | YTD (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 108 | 37 |
| Losses | 71 | 18 |
| Titles | 3 | 1 |
| Highest Singles Ranking | No. 6 | No. 6 |
| Highest Doubles Ranking | No. 68 | No. 146 |
| Prize Money | $9,393,090 | $4,012,163 |
| Grand Slam Results (Singles) | ||
| Australian Open | SF (2025) | SF (2025) |
| French Open | 4R (2025) | 4R (2025) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2025) | QF (2025) |
| US Open | SF (2023) | 3R (2025) |
Ben Shelton is known for his powerful left-handed serve and is coached by his father, Bryan Shelton, a former professional tennis player and college coach.