Content overview: “Ben Shelton Hires Carlos Alcaraz’s Former Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Ahead of 2025 Season”. American tennis star Ben Shelton, the 2023 US Open runner-up, has made a bold coaching move by hiring Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided Carlos Alcaraz to four Grand Slam titles. The partnership, announced ahead of the 2025 season, pairs the 22-year-old’s explosive lefty game with Ferrero’s tac The partnership, announced ahead of the 2025 season, pairs the 22-year-old’s explosive lefty game with Ferrero’s tactical expertise and experience developing a young champion.
Shelton, currently ranked in the top 20, aims to close the gap on Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the top of the men’s game. Ferrero’s decision to work with Shelton comes after a successful five-year run with Alcaraz, during which the Spaniard won the US Open, Wimbledon, and two French Opens. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.