Ben Shelton adds coach Juan Carlos Ferrero to 2027 staff

Ben Shelton has announced the addition of Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching staff for the 2027 season. Shelton expressed his enthusiasm for this significant move on social media, indicating he is eager to begin working with Ferrero during the offseason.

Ferrero, who previously coached Carlos Alcaraz and played a pivotal role in his success, will join Shelton's father, Bryan, in the coaching setup. Shelton, currently ranked fourth, had a successful 2026 season, securing four titles and reaching his first major final at the U.S. Open, where he finished as the runner-up to Alexander Zverev. Ferrero expressed his excitement about collaborating with Shelton and his father in this new phase of Shelton's career.