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Ben Shelton Joins ATP Top 10, Historic U.S. Trio

6/14/2025

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Ben Shelton, just 22 years old, has made waves in the tennis world by breaking into the ATP top 10 after a stunning victory over Jiri Lehecka at the Boss Open. From a humble start at No. 573 in 2022, he soared to No. 13 in 2024, joining fellow Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in a historic top 10 lineup— the first time since 2006 that three Americans have achieved this together.

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Ben Shelton, just 22 years old, has made waves in the tennis world by breaking into the ATP top 10 after a stunning victory over Jiri Lehecka at the Boss Open. From a humble start at No. 573 in 2022, he soared to No. 13 in 2024, joining fellow Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in a historic top 10 lineup— the first time since 2006 that three Americans have achieved this together.