History of Ben Shelton in Timeline

Ben Shelton is an American professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6, achieved in August 2025. He also holds a doubles ranking of No. 68 from May 2024. Shelton has secured three ATP singles titles, including a Masters 1000 victory at the 2025 Canadian Open. His major achievements include reaching the semifinals of both the 2023 US Open and the 2025 Australian Open.

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October 9, 2002: Benjamin Shelton's Birth

On October 9, 2002, Benjamin Todd Shelton was born. He is an American professional tennis player.

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2002: Youngest Champion since Andy Roddick

At the U.S. Clay Court Championships Ben Shelton won his second career title and first on clay becoming the youngest champion since Andy Roddick in 2002.

March 2004: Youngest American No. 1 Player since Roddick

Ben Shelton became the youngest American No. 1 player since Andy Roddick achieved the feat in March 2004.

2004: Youngest American at Indian Wells

At the Indian Wells Open, Shelton reached the quarterfinals for the first time at the tournament becoming the youngest American to accomplish the feat since Andy Roddick in 2004.

2005: Youngest American at ATP 1000

He became the youngest American to reach the last four at an ATP 1000, since Andy Roddick in 2005 in Indian Wells.

2020: Cincinnati Open

At the Cincinnati Open Ben Shelton defeated former 2020 champion Dominic Thiem in his final US Open

2020: Collegiate Tennis at Florida Gators

From 2020 to 2022, Ben Shelton played collegiate tennis for the Florida Gators, majoring in finance.

2021: SEC Title and NCAA Championship

In 2021, Ben Shelton helped the Florida Gators win the Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular season title, and he won the championship-clinching match at the NCAA Championships, securing Florida's first national title.

2021: Singles Matches Record

In 2021–22, Ben Shelton had a record of 37–5 in singles matches, including 14–2 in the No. 1 spot.

August 23, 2022: Turning Professional

On August 23, 2022, Ben Shelton announced he would not return to college and would turn professional. He also announced he would be represented by agent Alessandro Sant Albano, who is a part of Roger Federer's TEAM8 management firm.

October 10, 2022: Top 160 Ranking

On October 10, 2022, Ben Shelton moved into the top 160 in the rankings after reaching his third Challenger final of the year at the Tiburon Challenger.

November 21, 2022: Top 100 Ranking and Challenger Titles

On November 21, 2022, Ben Shelton debuted in the top 100 of the rankings, ending the year at world No. 97 after winning his third straight title at the Champaign–Urbana Challenger. He became the youngest player in ATP Challenger Tour history to win three titles in three weeks.

2022: Collegiate Tennis at Florida Gators

From 2020 to 2022, Ben Shelton played collegiate tennis for the Florida Gators, majoring in finance.

2022: ATP Tour Debut

In 2022, Ben Shelton made his ATP Tour debut at the Atlanta Open.

2022: Junior Year and Online Education

In 2022, Ben Shelton returned to Florida for his junior year to complete his finance degree, but soon continued his college education online.

2022: NCAA Singles Championship and Player of the Year Awards

In 2022, Ben Shelton won the NCAA Singles Championship over August Holmgren and finished the season as the nation's top-ranked player. He was named SEC Player of the Year and National Player of the Year.

2022: Australian Open Debut and Top 50 Ranking

In 2023, Ben Shelton reached the fourth round of the Australian Open on his debut and moved into the top 50 at world No. 44 as a result. This was Shelton's second Grand Slam after the 2022 US Open.

January 2023: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In January 2023, Ben Shelton reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, which was only his second major tournament.

March 2023: Sponsorships with On and Yonex

As of March 2023, Ben Shelton is sponsored by On for clothing and shoes and Yonex for racquets.

September 11, 2023: US Open Semifinal and Top 20 Ranking

On September 11, 2023, Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2023 US Open and, as a result, reached the top 20 in the rankings at world No. 19.

October 23, 2023: Japan Open Title and Top 15 Ranking

On October 23, 2023, Ben Shelton won his maiden title at the 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships and reached the top 15 in the singles rankings as a result.

2023: Service Aces at US Open

At the 2023 US Open, Ben Shelton hit two service aces at 149.0 miles per hour in the same game; he has hit serves at 150.0 miles per hour on multiple separate occasions.

2023: Australian Open Debut and Top 50 Ranking

In 2023, Ben Shelton reached the fourth round of the Australian Open on his debut and moved into the top 50 at world No. 44 as a result.

2023: American Hard Court Season

In the beginning of the American hard court season for 2023, Ben Shelton faced a tough start, experiencing defeat in the opening round at the 2023 Delray Beach Open. He then fell in the first round at the Mexican Open. Shelton secured a victory over Fabio Fognini in the initial round at Indian Wells.

January 14, 2024: Partnership with Rolex

On January 14, 2024, Ben Shelton announced his partnership with Rolex.

April 8, 2024: Career-High Ranking

On April 8, 2024, Ben Shelton reached a new career-high singles ranking of world No. 14.

April 15, 2024: American No. 1 Player

On April 15, 2024, Ben Shelton became the American No. 1 player ahead of Taylor Fritz.

May 20, 2024: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On May 20, 2024, Ben Shelton achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 68.

2024: Laver Cup 2024

At the 2024 Laver Cup, Ben Shelton earned 6 of Team World's 11 points in a 13–11 loss to Team Europe. Shelton's played a total of 5 matches, more than any other Laver Cup participant, and earned 6 points, more than anyone on Team World.