ATP Tour
Ben Shelton
#4
ATP World Ranking - 4,680 pts
Player Archetype
🤖 Servebot
Lives and dies by the serve. Racks up free points with aces and unreturnable deliveries, holding serve with ease. Return games are the weaker side, making break points critical.
High ace rateDominant serviceWeaker returnBig first serve
Strong against
🧱 The Wall62%
⚔️ The Gladiator58%
Weak against
💥 Big Hitter51%
👑 The Complete Package52%
Player Overview
Age
23
Height
6'4" (193 cm)
Weight
88 kg (194 lbs)
Plays
Left-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2022
Career-High Ranking
#4 (2026-09-14)
Career
194
Wins
103
Losses
65.3%
Win %
4
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43/19 | 11/6 | 26/11 | 6/2 |
| 2025 | 43/25 | 7/5 | 30/16 | 6/4 |
| 2024 | 44/27 | 8/4 | 32/19 | 4/4 |
| 2023 | 32/27 | 4/8 | 26/16 | 2/3 |
| 2022 | 38/11 | - | 38/11 | - |
| 2021 | 7/4 | - | 7/4 | - |
| Career | 207/113 | 30/23 | 159/77 | 18/13 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (21 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match7.7
Double Faults / Match2.8
Avg 1st Serve121 mph
Max Serve Speed147 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match41.6
Unforced Errors / Match35.7
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 311 serve-stat matches
Ben Shelton has served 3+ aces in 96.1% of career matches and 5+ aces in 85.2%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 99% | 309/311 |
| 3 or more | 96% | 299/311 |
| 5 or more | 85% | 265/311 |
| 10 or more | 42% | 130/311 |
| 15 or more | 17% | 52/311 |
| 20 or more | 6% | 18/311 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 95% | 295/311 |
| 2 or more | 82% | 254/311 |
| 3 or more | 62% | 193/311 |
| 5 or more | 28% | 86/311 |
| 8 or more | 5% | 14/311 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 3/311 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 46% | 146/319 |
| 3 Sets | 41% | 131/319 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 30% | 96/319 |
| 2-1 | 19% | 59/319 |
| 1-2 | 14% | 43/319 |
| 0-2 | 16% | 50/319 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 56% | 180/319 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 63% | 202/319 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 61% | 106/173 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWLLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 3rd Round | Arthur Gea | Hard | 67 67 | L |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 2nd Round | Daniel Altmaier | Hard | 63 76 | W |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Davis Cup, World Group, Q2, CZE-USA | Rubber 4 | Jakub Mensik | Hard | 75 46 36 | L |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Davis Cup, World Group, Q2, CZE-USA | Rubber 2 | Jiri Lehecka | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Sep 13, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | Final | Alexander Zverev | Hard | 36 67 75 26 | L |
| Sep 11, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | Semifinals | Frances Tiafoe | Hard | 46 63 63 75 | W |
| Sep 9, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | Quarterfinals | Carlos Alcaraz | Hard | 67 61 63 16 76 | W |
| Sep 7, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 4th Round | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Hard | 62 63 64 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Denis Shapovalov | Hard | 76 67 63 64 | W |
| Sep 2, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Hubert Hurkacz | Hard | 63 57 76 75 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Ben Shelton FAQ
Ben Shelton is one of the most explosive young Americans on tour, a left-hander whose serve regularly tops the speed charts. He backs it with a booming forehand and a fearless, attacking style that translates best on fast hard courts. Shelton broke through with deep Grand Slam runs while still in his early twenties and has since established himself inside the world's top ten, reaching a career-high of No. 5. Charismatic and quick to the net, he is one of the brightest hopes of American men's tennis.
Ben Shelton is ranked #4 on the ATP tour with 4,680 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #4, reached in 2026.
Ben Shelton is from United States and turned pro in 2022.
Ben Shelton is listed at 6'4" (193 cm). Listed weight is 88 kg (194 lb).
Ben Shelton is 23 years old.
Ben Shelton plays left-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Ben Shelton has a career win-loss record of 194-103 (65% win rate). That includes 4 ATP titles.
Ben Shelton: 4 ATP singles titles, a career-high ranking of #4 in 2026, and 194 career wins. On tour since 2022.
Ben Shelton's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 159-77 record (67%). Full career splits: hard 159-77 (67%), clay 30-23 (57%), and grass 18-13 (58%).
Ben Shelton has won 6 of the last 10 completed matches (60%).
Ben Shelton's most-played opponents are Jannik Sinner (10 meetings, 1-9), Denis Shapovalov (6 meetings, 6-0), and Brandon Nakashima (6 meetings, 6-0).