Ben Shelton Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 88 kg |
Date of Birth | October 9, 2002 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ben Shelton is an American professional tennis player who won the 2016 USTA junior national championship in doubles as well as played college tennis for the Florida Gators. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 35 on May 8, 2023, and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 159 on April 3, 2023.
Born Name
Ben Shelton
Nick Name
Ben

Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Residence
Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Ben Shelton studied at Buchholz High School, a high school in Gainesville, Florida, United States.
He then enrolled at the University of Florida (Florida or UF). There, he majored in finance and also played for the Florida Gators, helping the team reach its first national championship. He later decided to complete his college education via online mediums.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Family
- Father – Bryan Shelton (Former Professional Tennis Player, Florida Gators Men’s Tennis Coach)
- Mother – Lisa Witsken Shelton (A highly-ranked junior tennis player)
- Siblings – Emma Shelton (Sister) (Played college tennis at Florida)
- Others – Henry Witsken (Maternal Grandfather), Marilyn Witsken (Maternal Grandmother), Todd Witsken (November 4, 1963 – May 25, 1998) (Maternal Uncle) (Tennis player who was a three-time all-American at the University of Southern California)
Manager
Ben Shelton has been represented by agent Alessandro Sant Albano (a part of Roger Federer‘s TEAM8 management firm).
Turned Pro
2022
Plays
Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Build
Athletic

Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ben has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement work for brands such as On and Yonex.

Ben Shelton Favorite Things
- One Of His Favorite Things To Do – Going to the net. He once said, “I love to get to net, be able to use some of my hand skills, athletic skills and going up to get the ball (to put away overheads) is one of my favorite things to do…”
Source – Wikipedia
Ben Shelton Facts
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