Ben Shelton leaps Jack Draper for new career high in the ATP Rankings
Ben Shelton and Jack Draper traded spots in the latest ATP Rankings.
www.si.comHere’s the latest on Ben Shelton’s ATP ranking.
- As of mid-2025, Ben Shelton reached the Top 10 for the first time, marking a major milestone in his career. This placed him among the leading American men and the youngest in the group to break into the Top 10 in the recent era .
- After Stuttgart and subsequent events in the summer of 2025, Shelton continued climbing and achieved a new career high, reaching as high as No. 6 following his success in Toronto, according to multiple outlets .
- By August 2025, Shelton had officially ascended to No. 6, with ongoing momentum into the Cincinnati and Toronto events; analysts noted his rapid ascent and potential to challenge for higher spots .
Notes and context:
- Shelton’s ascent was propelled by deep runs at several grass and hard-court events, with the Stuttgart semifinal being a pivotal catalyst for Top 10 status .
- The ATP rankings are updated weekly, so his exact position can shift week-to-week depending on points defended or earned at subsequent tournaments (e.g., Canada title contributing to the No. 6 ranking) .
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