Ben Shelton has strengthened his coaching team with the addition of former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, the American confirmed on social media Sunday.
Currently at a career-high No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Shelton has won a career-best four titles in 2026 and reached his first major final at the US Open. The 24-year-old will now have an experienced addition to his team ahead of next season, with Ferrero set to join Shelton's father, Bryan, in the coaching setup.
Ferrero previously helped guide Carlos Alcaraz to his first six major titles before their partnership ended last December. Shelton, who has already qualified for his second consecutive Nitto ATP Finals, will begin working with Ferrero during the offseason.
"Juan Carlos is one of the great minds in tennis," Shelton said in a statement. "His experience of winning at the highest level and developing champions will be a huge asset to our team. My dad has been such an important part of my journey, and I'm excited about what we can all achieve together as we look to the future."
Shelton this year captured titles in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart before successfully defending his crown at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Canada in August. The American lefty then reached his maiden major final in New York in September, when he defeated Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set quarter-final before falling to Alexander Zverev in the championship match.
Ferrero added: "Ben has extraordinary talent, power and character. I'm very happy to join Bryan and the team in this exciting new chapter. I'm looking forward to contributing my experience and working together to help Ben achieve his ambitions on the biggest stages."
Shelton will soon make his second consecutive appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals. Zverev, Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have also already qualified for the season finale. Before heading to Turin, Shelton will compete at the Rolex Paris Masters as the third seed, beginning his campaign against Cameron Norrie or Matteo Arnaldi.
Shelton owns a 41-18 record in 2026, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
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