Ben Shelton is an extremely exciting American player who is making inroads in the ATP rankings. Ben used to play at the college level in the US, and only recently did he decide to compete on the ATP Tour.
Ben won a thrilling match in the Australian Open 1st round on Tuesday against Zhizhen Zhang 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 7-64. Back in the US, he used to play for the Gators, and according to this video, he keeps on celebrating his victories like the “old days,” imitating the alligator’s mouth.
Definitely a player to watch.
Shelton at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023
At the moment ranked no.
89 (career-high), the American owns a compiled 2-2 win-loss record in 2023. Ben is playing at the Australian Open where he beat the world no.96 Zhizhen Zhang 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 7-64.Ben Shelton will play the world no.154 Nicolas Jarry in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top events.
Shelton will play next in Dallas (Dallas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 6th of February.