Shelton speaks about Ferrero: "He can make a difference in my career"

Ben Shelton aims to become a real alternative to the best in the world and wants to make a statement in 2027. To achieve this, he has decided to step out of his comfort zone and hire Juan Carlos Ferrero to complete and complement the work of his father, Bryan Shelton. From Paris, he explained the reasons that led him to make this move.

To grow as a tennis player, it is essential to make bold decisions, take risks, and be willing to assume that what has brought you to the elite may not be enough to reach the next level. Both Ben Shelton and his father, Bryan Shelton, have had the maturity and open-mindedness to understand this, as evidenced by the hiring of Juan Carlos Ferrero as a coach for 2027.

Shelton trusts in making a quality leap with Ferrero

Adding a voice to the team that brings new ideas, avoiding Ben's fatigue with his father during a long and demanding season, incorporating new technical and tactical weapons into his game, and ultimately seeking that final leap in quality that will allow him to win Grand Slam titles and challenge the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and, at least this year, Alexander Zverev.

The starting point is fabulous, and the temperament of the Spanish coach could be ideal for this adventure. A former world number 1, with extensive experience as a player, from a tennis environment very different from the American, where he can add and refine things, with a relaxed and respectful personality like that of Bryan, and a deep understanding of the circuit and what it means to be the coach of a star, thanks to his years alongside Carlos Alcaraz.

This is what Shelton has said about Ferrero after the signing

All that and much more is what Juan Carlos Ferrero will bring to Ben Shelton. There was interest in knowing the American's first impressions about his new signing, and in comments given to TNT, in the lead-up to the ATP Masters 1000 Paris 2026, he spoke about it with evident enthusiasm.

“He has so much wisdom and experience to help me” Ben Shelton explains why he has linked up with Juan Carlos Ferrero for next season 🙌 https://t.co/0coqwknsKQ

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) November 1, 2026

"He is a great coach, one of the best in the world, who also reached number one as a player. I believe he can bring a lot of experience and wisdom to our team and make a significant difference in my career," he stated.

Ben Shelton will be able to meet with Juan Carlos Ferrero during the ATP Finals 2026 as the Spaniard will be there as part of the world number 1 club. This will be an unofficial first contact in competition, starting his work in pre-season with a view to the 2027 Australian Open.

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