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Ben Shelton: Tennis' Rising Star Breaks Barriers in Sport

7/6/2025

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Ben Shelton, an emerging tennis sensation from Atlanta, is making waves with his biracial background and a family steeped in the sport. With guidance from his father, former ATP pro Bryan, and mother Lisa, a junior standout, Shelton's groundbreaking victory at the 2024 clay-court championship marks a significant step towards diversifying tennis.

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Ben Shelton, an emerging tennis sensation from Atlanta, is making waves with his biracial background and a family steeped in the sport. With guidance from his father, former ATP pro Bryan, and mother Lisa, a junior standout, Shelton's groundbreaking victory at the 2024 clay-court championship marks a significant step towards diversifying tennis.