Ben Shelton Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch

Latest: Ben Shelton is out of Wimbledon 2026 in the first round, beaten by qualifier Otto Virtanen in five sets, 11-9 in the deciding tie-break. Next: — eliminated from Wimbledon 2026.

Ben Shelton (ATP No. 9) is one of the most explosive players on the ATP Tour — a left-handed American with a serve that routinely tops 140mph and a forehand capable of ending rallies in a single shot. The 23-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, has established himself firmly inside the world top 10 with a game built on raw power and exceptional athleticism, including a 2023 US Open semi-final appearance that announced him to a global audience. Heading into the 2026 clay season, Shelton will look to broaden his game on a surface where his serve is slightly less dominant but his power still makes him a dangerous opponent.

Ben Shelton Next Match

Shelton backed up his maiden grass title in Stuttgart with a quarter-final run in Halle, falling to Taylor Fritz. He arrives at Wimbledon among the in-form grass-courters.

Ben Shelton 2026 Grass Season Schedule

Ben Shelton Current Form & Recent Results

Shelton has been a consistent top-10 performer throughout 2026. His power-based game is particularly effective on hard courts, where his serve creates multiple free points per service game and his forehand can end rallies from anywhere. His best results have come in the US — he is extremely popular at the US Open and US hard-court events — but he is working hard to develop the patience and variety needed to go deep on clay and grass.

Ben Shelton ATP Ranking

Shelton is currently ranked ATP No. 9 in the world — the highest ranking of his young career and confirmation that he has genuinely broken into the elite tier of men’s tennis. For the latest standings, see our live ATP rankings page, updated weekly.

For his full career profile and stats, see the Ben Shelton player profile.

Ben Shelton Clay Court Record

Clay is Shelton’s developing surface. His power and serve remain weapons on slower courts, but the longer baseline rallies that clay produces require more tactical discipline than his natural game demands. He reached the latter stages of clay events in 2024 and 2025 and has clearly been working on his movement and rally construction. The 2026 French Open represents a realistic quarter-final target as his clay game continues to mature.

How to Watch Ben Shelton Live

The easiest way to watch Ben Shelton’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 covers ATP Tour Masters events and Grand Slams for account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

To watch Ben Shelton live on Bet365:

1. Go to Bet365.com via this link
2. Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
3. Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
4. Select the play icon next to any Shelton match in progress

Monte-Carlo and Madrid are also broadcast on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK. Roland Garros is available on ITV and Eurosport.

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Ben Shelton Betting Tips

Shelton is a compelling betting proposition on hard courts — his serve alone is worth backing at match level, particularly on indoor hard courts where the surface rewards big serving even more. At the US Open and US hard-court Masters events, he should be considered seriously in outright markets as a dark horse behind Sinner and Alcaraz.

On clay, the most profitable angle is backing him to reach the third round at Masters 1000 events where his serve still creates pressure even against top clay players. Follow our tennis betting tips for match-level selections and outright tips throughout the season.

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