Ben Shelton's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ben Shelton.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.