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The basics, answered.
Background
Who is Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton is an American professional tennis player — a left-hander with a serve clocked at 150 mph, a former NCAA champion at Florida, and a Masters 1000 winner who has reached Grand Slam semifinals at the US Open and Australian Open.
How old is Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton was born on October 9, 2002.
Where was Ben Shelton born?
Shelton was born in Atlanta and grew up in Gainesville, Florida, after his father moved to coach the Florida Gators men's tennis team.
Playing Style
Is Ben Shelton left-handed?
Yes. Shelton plays left-handed, and the natural angle of the lefty serve is a large part of what makes it so difficult to return.
How fast is Ben Shelton's serve?
His first serve averages around 126 mph and has been clocked at 150 mph — at the 2023 US Open he hit back-to-back 149 mph aces in the same game.
How tall is Ben Shelton?
Ben Shelton is 6'4" (193 cm), listed at 194 lbs — the frame behind a serve that has been clocked at 150 mph.
Career
Did Ben Shelton play college tennis?
Yes. Shelton played for the Florida Gators, won the 2022 NCAA Singles Championship, and was named National Player of the Year before turning professional in August 2022.
What are Ben Shelton's best results?
A career-high world No. 5 ranking, Grand Slam semifinals at the 2023 US Open and 2025 Australian Open, and six ATP singles titles including the 2025 Canadian Open, a Masters 1000.
Family & Heritage
Who coaches Ben Shelton?
His father, Bryan Shelton — a former ATP professional who coached Georgia Tech's and then Florida's college programs — coaches him full-time. Tennis runs through the family: his mother, uncle, and sister all played at a high level.
Who are Ben Shelton's parents?
His father, Bryan Shelton, is a former ATP professional who now coaches Ben full-time; his mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, was a highly ranked junior player. Tennis runs through the whole family.
Who is Ben Shelton's sister?
Emma Shelton, who played college tennis at Florida — the same program where their father coached and where Ben won his NCAA title.
What is Ben Shelton's ethnicity?
Shelton is biracial: his father, Bryan Shelton, is African American, and his mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, is white. Tennis runs on both sides of the family.
Personal
Who is Ben Shelton's girlfriend?
Shelton has been publicly dating Trinity Rodman — the U.S. women's national team and Washington Spirit star — since March 2025. She has been a regular presence at his tournaments, including his Stuttgart title run in 2026.