Career Timeline of Ben Shelton: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ben Shelton made an impact.

Benjamin Todd Shelton is an American professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 12 and a doubles ranking of No. 68. He has secured two singles titles on the ATP Tour. He reached the semifinals of the 2023 US Open and the 2025 Australian Open, marking significant milestones in his career. Shelton's achievements highlight his rising prominence in the world of professional tennis.

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June 2020: Shelton Commits to Florida Gators

In June 2020, on Father's Day, Ben Shelton committed to play college tennis for the Florida Gators under his father, head coach Bryan Shelton.

2020: Finalist at USTA Boys 18s Singles Winter Nationals

In 2020, Ben Shelton reached the finals of the USTA Boys' 18s Singles Winter Nationals.

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: Strong Second Year Performance

In 2021, Shelton had a strong performance during his second year, going 37-5 in singles matches and winning the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American Championships.

July 2022: ATP Tour Debut

In July 2022, Ben Shelton made his ATP Tour debut at the Atlanta Open, where he won his opening match.

August 2022: Turning Professional

In August 2022, Ben Shelton announced he would turn professional, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

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

On November 21, 2022, Ben Shelton debuted in the top 100 of the rankings after winning his third straight title at the Champaign–Urbana Challenger.

2022: Second Grand Slam Appearance

In 2022, Ben Shelton made his second Grand Slam appearance at the US Open.

2022: NCAA Singles Championship and Player of the Year

In 2022, Ben Shelton won the NCAA Singles Championship and was named SEC Player of the Year and National Player of the Year.

January 2023: Australian Open Quarterfinals

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

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

On September 11, 2023, Ben Shelton reached the top 20 in the rankings at world No. 19 after making it to his first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open.

October 23, 2023: Top 15 Ranking and Maiden Title

On October 23, 2023, Ben Shelton reached the top 15 in the singles rankings after winning his maiden title at the Japan Open Tennis Championships.

2023: Australian Open Fourth Round and Top 50 Ranking

In 2023, Ben Shelton reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, moving him into the top 50 at world No. 44 for the first time in his career.

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 after winning his second career title at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.