American tennis player Ben Shelton has announced a new coaching partnership with former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, according to a report from Tennishead published on November 5, 2026. The collaboration pairs the 22-year-old Shelton, known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, with Ferrero, who coached Carlos Alcaraz to multiple Grand Slam titles.
Details about the structure of the partnership and its immediate goals were not disclosed in the initial announcement. Shelton, who reached the US Open semifinals in 2023, will look to Ferrero's experience as both a former French Open champion and elite coach to elevate his performance on the ATP Tour.
