Ben Shelton was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 9, 2002 and became a professional tennis player. His professional career began in 2022 and he has quickly established himself on the ATP tour. Shelton’s career-high singles ranking is No. 13, which is his highest position since August 2024. He reached the semifinals at the 2023 US Open, where he performed his best at a Grand Slam. He succumbed to the world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets. He made it to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open, but was defeated by Tommy Paul in four sets.
| Real Name/Full Name | Benjamin Todd Shelton |
| Date Of Birth | 9 October 2002 |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, United States. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inch |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
| Net worth | $2 Million |
Biography
On October 9, 2022, he was born and now he is 22 years old. Ben Shelton is the offspring of Bryan Shelton, formerly a professional tennis player. Ben’s father is well-known for his prominent position as a tennis coach at Georgia Tech and later at the University of Florida. Lisa Witsken Shelton is his mother and she played tennis exceptionally well at the junior level. Buchholz High School was his high school and he won the NCAA championship in 2022 when he played tennis at the University of Florida.
Florida was where Ben Shelton grew up, where he became a star after winning two national titles for the Gators. Although tennis was influenced by his parents, Ben always preferred playing football when he was young. At 12 years old, he changed his mind and began to receive coaching from his father.
Personal Life
Ben Shelton is infatuated with Anna Hall. Shelton and Shelton, who both studied at the University of Florida, met while she was an heptathlete for Team USA. The World Athletics Championships in Eugene saw Hall win a silver medal a few months back.
Career
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.
It may surprise you to learn that Ben Shelton has never won a tournament in his professional career and has never reached a final on the ATP Tour. The young player is capable of achieving both milestones at the US Open and becoming one of the few players to win a first career title overall in a Grand Slam.
He further enhanced his status as one of the nation’s best prospects by placing second at the renowned 2020 USTA Boys’ 18s Singles Winter Nationals. Having contemplated American football, Shelton opted for tennis and became a professional in 2022, competing in his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open.
At the 2023 Australian Open, he made his debut at a major tournament and made it to the quarterfinals before losing to his compatriot 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.
On Running and Yonex are two notable companies where Ben Shelton serves as a brand ambassador with pride. In March 2023, the On Running brand, which is famous for its running shoes and apparel, welcomed Shelton to their team. It’s worth mentioning that he is the first tennis player to secure sponsorship from this brand.
Net Worth
Ben Shelton’s estimated net worth in 2024 is $2 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Prize money in tennis and partnerships with multiple prominent brands are his main sources of income. Currently, he is involved in deals with ON and Yonex.
Social Media
| Platform | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @benshelton | 790K | |
| TikTok | @benshelton | 320.1K |
| X(Twitter) | @BenShelton | 35.2K |
