Did Ben Shelton Retire?

Benjamin Todd Shelton (born October 9, 2002) is an American professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 by the ATP, achieved on August 4, 2025. Shelton has won three singles titles on the ATP Tour, including a Masters 1000 event at the 2025 Canadian Open, and reached two major semifinals at the 2023 US Open and the 2025 Australian Open. Shelton won the 2016 USTA junior national championship in doubles and played college tennis for the Florida Gators. As a true freshman in 2021, he clinched the Gators' first team national championship with his victory at fifth singles. The following year, he won the men's singles title at the 2022 NCAA Division I Tennis Championships and was named the ITA National Player of the Year. Shelton made his ATP Tour debut at the 2022 Atlanta Open and quickly established himself as a rising star. In January 2023, he reached the quarterfinals of just his second major tournament, the 2023 Australian Open. Later that year, he improved to reach the semifinals of the US Open and won his first tour title at the 2023 Japan Open. In 2025, Shelton broke into the top 10 of the ATP rankings and won his first Masters 1000 title at the 2025 National Bank Open. He is known for his powerful left-handed serves and boisterous personality. Shelton is coached by his father, former professional player and college coach Bryan Shelton. Why did Ben Shelton retire today? Ben Shelton retired from his US Open third round match against Adrian Mannarino on August 29, 2025, due to a left shoulder injury. He was leading 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6 when the injury occurred, forcing him to retire in what would have been the deciding fifth set. This marked his first retirement in 178 career matches, and he described the pain as "the worst pain I've ever felt in my life." The injury prevented him from continuing his impressive 2025 season, which included winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open.