American tennis star Ben Shelton recently made headlines with his playful yet bold comments about his father and coach, Bryan Shelton. During an on-court interview following his victory over Lorenzo Musetti at the Australian Open, Ben shared that despite his father’s extensive tennis background, they rarely get to play together. Bryan, a former professional player and coach, has always maintained a mental edge over his son.
Ben humorously remarked, “He thinks he can beat me,” and expressed his readiness to face his father in a match to see if he can finally overcome him. This candid admission not only highlights the unique dynamic between the Shelton family but also adds a personal touch to Ben’s journey in the world of tennis.
As Ben continues his impressive run at the Australian Open, fans eagerly await the possibility of a father-son showdown on the court. With his recent win, Ben has secured a spot in the last 16, and his next challenge awaits in the form of Gael Monfils. The tennis world is abuzz with excitement, and all eyes are on Ben Shelton as he aims to make his mark in the tournament.
Shelton at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.
20, Shelton has achieved an overall 3-1 match record in 2025. Shelton is currently competing at the Australian Open where he defeated the world no.35 Brandon Nakashima 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5, the world no.182 Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-3 6-3 6-7(4) 6-4 and the world no.15 Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 3-6 6-4 7-6(5).Ben Shelton will come up against the world no.41 Gael Monfils in the 4th round. They have never competed against each other until now in top events.
He is also scheduled to play in Dallas (Dallas Open). The main draw will start on the 3rd of February.