Ben Shelton
Professional tennis player
Ben Shelton is an American professional tennis player known for his left-handed game and powerful serve. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he played college tennis at the University of Florida, winning the NCAA singles championship in 2022 before turning professional. He reached the Australian Open quarter-finals and US Open semi-finals in 2023 and won his first ATP Tour title in Tokyo that year. Shelton is in a relationship with United States footballer Trinity Rodman.
- Born
- 9 Oct 2002
Biography sources
Ben Shelton photos
Photo credits
- Ben Shelton during an off-court visit. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton in an off-court photograph with a guest. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton in a personal style photograph. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton during a visit away from the tennis court. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton preparing for a US Open match. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton sharing a moment with his support team at the US Open. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton playing a shot at the US Open. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
- Ben Shelton at the net after his US Open match against Carlos Alcaraz. · Instagram · @benshelton ↗
Career and background
Shelton developed through American college tennis before entering the professional tour. His father, former ATP player Bryan Shelton, coached at the University of Florida and later became his tour coach. The ATP biography records Ben’s 2022 NCAA singles title and his transition to professional tennis later that year.Source: ATP Tour ↗
His breakthrough at Grand Slam level came in 2023, when he reached the last eight in Melbourne and the final four in New York. That season also brought his first ATP singles title in Tokyo. Subsequent appearances have made him a familiar figure at major tournaments, while he and Trinity Rodman have publicly supported one another at tennis and football matches.Sources: Roland-Garros ↗ · ATP Tour ↗ · ATP Tour ↗
Relationship history
Shelton and Trinity Rodman publicly announced their relationship on social media in March 2025. ATP coverage in August 2026 described her visit to support him at the Montreal tournament. He previously dated heptathlete Anna Hall, whom he met while both were student-athletes at the University of Florida; they began dating in 2021 and had separated by 2024.
Relationship sources
- Trinity Rodman ATP Tour ↗
- Anna Hall Town & Country ↗