Ben Shelton: a young tennis star from a family of athletes
8 july 2025 в 00:13
Born on October 9, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, Ben first caught the attention of the national public by winning the NCAA Singles Championship in 2022, playing for the University of Florida. Later that same year, he turned professional and made a sensation at the 2023 US Open, reaching the semifinals. By 2025, Ben had established himself as one of the best young players on the ATP Tour and a strong contender in Grand Slam tournaments such as Wimbledon.
He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the first time in his career 👏 pic.twitter.com/EfuzOVWB18
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 7, 2025
Ben’s father, Brian Shelton, is a former professional tennis player and experienced coach. He spent several years on the ATP Tour and then coached at the college level. He is most known for leading the men’s team at the University of Florida to the NCAA championship in 2021. Brian is currently Ben’s coach on the professional tour.
Ben Shelton is enjoying a fantastic season on the grass courts — and he credits his father, former professional Brian, for inspiring him to play on this surface ♥️ #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/w0DX0VZtuO
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025
Yes, Ben has an older sister named Emma Shelton, who played in college for the University of South Carolina and the University of Florida.
She was by his side at Wimbledon in 2025, supporting him throughout the tournament. During an interview after the third round, Ben thanked her, saying: «My sister is here. She’s been here for every match I’ve played. She’s been my lucky charm». He then mentioned that she needed to go back to work on Monday, adding: «She works at Morgan Stanley. If any of you have connections and she can take a few extra days off so we can continue this, that would be great».
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 7, 2025
Ben is currently dating Trinity Rodman, a professional footballer for the Washington Spirit and the US national team. Trinity, the daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, is considered one of the brightest young talents in American soccer. The couple reportedly started dating in 2024 and made their relationship public in early 2025. Since then, they have been seen supporting each other at matches and events.
— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2025
He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the first time in his career 👏 pic.twitter.com/EfuzOVWB18
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 7, 2025
Ben’s father, Brian Shelton, is a former professional tennis player and experienced coach. He spent several years on the ATP Tour and then coached at the college level. He is most known for leading the men’s team at the University of Florida to the NCAA championship in 2021. Brian is currently Ben’s coach on the professional tour.
Ben Shelton is enjoying a fantastic season on the grass courts — and he credits his father, former professional Brian, for inspiring him to play on this surface ♥️ #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/w0DX0VZtuO
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025
Yes, Ben has an older sister named Emma Shelton, who played in college for the University of South Carolina and the University of Florida.
She was by his side at Wimbledon in 2025, supporting him throughout the tournament. During an interview after the third round, Ben thanked her, saying: «My sister is here. She’s been here for every match I’ve played. She’s been my lucky charm». He then mentioned that she needed to go back to work on Monday, adding: «She works at Morgan Stanley. If any of you have connections and she can take a few extra days off so we can continue this, that would be great».
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 7, 2025
Ben is currently dating Trinity Rodman, a professional footballer for the Washington Spirit and the US national team. Trinity, the daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, is considered one of the brightest young talents in American soccer. The couple reportedly started dating in 2024 and made their relationship public in early 2025. Since then, they have been seen supporting each other at matches and events.
— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2025
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