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Ben Shelton

Benjamin Todd Shelton is a rising American professional tennis player, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in June 2025. He also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 68 in May 2024. Shelton has secured two singles titles on the ATP Tour and made significant breakthroughs by reaching the semifinals of the 2023 US Open and the 2025 Australian Open, marking him as a prominent figure in the world of tennis.

October 9, 2002: Benjamin Todd Shelton's Birth

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

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2002: Comparison to Andy Roddick

In 2002, Ben Shelton was the youngest champion since Andy Roddick in 2002

March 2004: Reference to Andy Roddick's Feat

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

2004: Andy Roddick's Feat at BNP Paribas Open

In 2004, Andy Roddick accomplished some feat at the BNP Paribas Open

2020: US Open Third Round

At the US Open in 2020, Shelton reached the third round, defeating former 2020 champion Dominic Thiem in his final US Open, and Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round, before losing to eventual semifinalist Francis Tiafoe.

January 14, 2024: Partnership with Rolex Announced

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

April 8, 2024: Career-High Singles Ranking

On April 8, 2024, Ben Shelton achieved a new career-high singles ranking of world No. 14 after winning his second career title and first on clay.

April 15, 2024: American No. 1 Player

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

2024: Cincinnati Open Round of 16 and Quarterfinal

In 2024, Ben Shelton reached the round of 16 for the second time at the Cincinnati Open, saving a match point against Tomás Martín Etcheverry and reached his second Masters career quarterfinal with a win over Fábián Marozsán.

2024: Laver Cup Performance

In 2024, at the Laver Cup, Ben Shelton earned 6 of Team World's 11 points in a 13-11 loss to Team Europe playing the most matches and earning the most points for Team World.

2025: Top 10 Debut and BOSS Open Semifinal

In 2025, Ben Shelton made his top 10 debut after his quarterfinal win at the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, where he later lost in the semifinals.

2025: BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinal

In 2025, Ben Shelton reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open, becoming the youngest American to do so since Andy Roddick in 2004.

2025: ASB Classic Round of 16 Loss

In 2025, Ben Shelton, seeded first at the ASB Classic, lost to Jakub Menšík in the round of 16.

2025: Australian Open Semifinal

In 2025, at the Australian Open, Ben Shelton advanced to the semifinals, ultimately losing to Jannik Sinner.

2025: Mallorca Championships

The information is current through the 2025 Mallorca Championships.