ATP Tour
Ben Shelton
Won National Bank Open - Montreal#9
ATP World Ranking - 3,480 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
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
🏃 Pusher64%
🛡️ The Spoiler58%
Weak against
💥 Big Hitter50%
👑 The Complete Package51%
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
#5 (2025-11-10)
Career
198
Wins
102
Losses
66%
Win %
4
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36/15 | 11/6 | 19/7 | 6/2 |
| 2025 | 43/25 | 7/5 | 30/16 | 6/4 |
| 2024 | 45/27 | 8/4 | 33/19 | 4/4 |
| 2023 | 36/28 | 5/9 | 29/16 | 2/3 |
| 2022 | 42/13 | - | 42/13 | - |
| 2021 | 8/4 | - | 8/4 | - |
| Career | 210/112 | 31/24 | 161/75 | 18/13 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (18 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match8.9
Double Faults / Match2.9
Avg 1st Serve127 mph
Max Serve Speed145 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match68.0
Unforced Errors / Match41.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 315 serve-stat matches
Ben Shelton has served 3+ aces in 95.9% of career matches and 5+ aces in 83.8%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 99% | 312/315 |
| 3 or more | 96% | 302/315 |
| 5 or more | 84% | 264/315 |
| 10 or more | 40% | 127/315 |
| 15 or more | 17% | 52/315 |
| 20 or more | 5% | 17/315 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 95% | 299/315 |
| 2 or more | 82% | 258/315 |
| 3 or more | 62% | 195/315 |
| 5 or more | 28% | 87/315 |
| 8 or more | 4% | 14/315 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 3/315 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 47% | 151/321 |
| 3 Sets | 41% | 133/321 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 32% | 101/321 |
| 2-1 | 19% | 61/321 |
| 1-2 | 13% | 43/321 |
| 0-2 | 16% | 50/321 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 57% | 182/321 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 65% | 208/321 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 61% | 103/170 |
Recent Matches
Last 9 results
FormLWWWW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 2nd Round | Jaime Faria | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Aug 14, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | Final | Brandon Nakashima | Hard | 63 76 | W |
| Aug 13, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | Semifinals | Learner Tien | Hard | 62 63 | W |
| Aug 12, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | Quarterfinals | Jakub Mensik | Hard | 63 61 | W |
| Aug 10, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | 4th Round | Joao Fonseca | Hard | 63 76 | W |
| Aug 7, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | 3rd Round | Zizou Bergs | Hard | 63 62 | W |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | 2nd Round | Jenson Brooksby | Hard | 63 75 | W |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Citi Open - Washington | Quarterfinals | Alejandro Tabilo | Hard | 64 57 46 | L |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Citi Open - Washington | 2nd Round | Ugo Humbert | Hard | 67 63 64 | 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 #9 on the ATP tour with 3,480 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #5, reached in 2025.
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 198-102 (66% win rate). That includes 4 ATP titles.
Ben Shelton: 4 ATP singles titles, a career-high ranking of #5 in 2025, and 198 career wins. On tour since 2022.
Ben Shelton's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 161-75 record (68%). Full career splits: hard 161-75 (68%), clay 31-24 (56%), and grass 18-13 (58%).
Ben Shelton has won 7 of the last 9 completed matches (78%).
Ben Shelton is scheduled to face Tallon Griekspoor at U.S. Open - New York on Aug 31, 2026.
Ben Shelton plays next on Aug 31, 2026 at U.S. Open - New York (1st Round, hard courts), against Tallon Griekspoor. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Ben Shelton's most-played opponents are Jannik Sinner (10 meetings, 1-9), Brandon Nakashima (6 meetings, 6-0), and Lorenzo Sonego (6 meetings, 5-1).