Ben Shelton biography: 13 things about tennis player born in Gainesville, Florida

Benjamin Todd Shelton is an American professional tennis player based in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Both of his parents have connections to the game of tennis.

Ben Shelton’s profile

Shelton is left-handed and he is 6’4″ tall. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA to tennis coach Bryan Shelton and former junior tennis player Lisa Witsken Shelton.
2. His uncle Todd Witsken competed as a professional tennis player.
3. His sister Emma Shelton played college tennis.
4. As a child, he wanted to play football instead of tennis.
5. He is an alumnus of Buchholz High School in Gainesville.
6. He is sponsored by On for clothing and shoes and Yonex for racquets.
7. He is coached by Dean Goldfine and his father.
8. In 2014, he started playing tennis regularly.
9. In June 2020, he committed to play collegiate tennis for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida in Gainesville where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance.
10. In 2021, he clinched the Florida Gators’ first team national championship with his victory at fifth singles.
11. On August 23, 2022, he announced he was forgoing returning to college and would turn professional.
12. On October 9, 2023, he turned 21.
13. On January 14, 2024, he announced his partnership with Rolex.

GRANDSLAM PLACEMENTS

2023

• In January 2023, he finished in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open men’s singles after losing to Tommy Paul.
• In September 2023, he finished in the semifinals of the 2023 U.S. Open men’s singles after losing to Novak Djokovic.

2024

• In January 2024, he finished in the third round of the 2024 Australian Open men’s singles.