Ben Shelton is a professional tennis player from the United States of America, who turned professional in 2022. He achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 13 in August 2024. Shelton has won two ATP singles titles in his career so far, his first title came at the 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships. His second title came at the 2024 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final.
Shelton's best performance in Grand Slam singles came at the 2023 US Open, where he reached the semifinal. He also made the quarterfinal of the Australian Open in 2023. In late 2024, the southpaw reached the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel, where he lost to the big serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
| Name | Ben Shelton |
| Net Worth | $2 million as of 2024 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Gainesville, Florida |
| Marital Status | In-relationship |
| Children | None |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $5,145,675 |
| Endorsements | Yonex, On |
Ben Shelton Height
Ben Shelton is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall. His height helps him in terms of his big first serve. During the US Open in 2023, he hit two aces at 149.0 miles per hour (239.8 km/h).
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How Old is Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton is 22 years old as of 2024, and was born on October 9, 2002, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Bryan Shelton and Lisa Shelton are his parents and he has a sister Emma Shelton. Both Shelton's parents are professional tennis players who achieved great heights in the sport. He started playing tennis regularly when he was around 12 years old. He was encouraged by his father, Bryan, who is his biggest source of inspiration. His father currently coaches him and his sister Emma is a senior tennis player at the University of Florida women's team.
How Much Does Ben Shelton Weigh?
Ben Shelton's body weight is approximately 88 kg or 195 lbs. Talking about his other distinctive features, he has scruffy hair and a little boyish face that highlights his enthusiasm and warmth.
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What is the Playing Style of Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton is a left-handed player who has a big serve. He can serve at 140 mph and loves to finish points at the net. He shared in an interview that he loves to get to the net and show his hand and athletic skills.
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A. Lisa Shelton is Ben Shelton's mother.
