Ben Shelton prepares to hire Juan Carlos Ferrero as coach for 2027 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
World No. 4 Ben Shelton is poised to appoint Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach for the upcoming 2027 season. This decision reportedly ends speculation following Ferrero's split with Carlos Alcaraz. Shelton's ambition to clinch his first Grand Slam title comes after a notable 2026 season, where he reached the US Open final before losing to Alexander Zverev. Shelton's father, Bryan, will remain involved in his coaching team as they aim to refine his game further. Ferrero’s experience with developing top talent could provide critical support in Shelton’s quest for success.
- •Ben Shelton ranked No. 4 in ATP rankings as of November 2026.
- •Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open in September 2026.
- •Juan Carlos Ferrero has coached Alcaraz to six major championships.
- •Ferrero's coaching partnership with Shelton expected to begin in the off-season.
- •Bryan Shelton will continue to coach alongside Ferrero.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz offers his immediate reaction to Juan Carlos Ferrero coaching Ben Shelton, ‘I’m not gonna believe that’
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton Set for Blockbuster Coaching Partnership
"World No. 4 Ben Shelton is reportedly set to appoint Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach for the 2027 season, ending months of speculation surrounding the Spaniard’s next move following his split with Carlos Alcaraz. According to an exclusive report from The Times, the American has turned to one of tennis’s most accomplished coaches as …
"Juan Carlos Ferrero’s future has finally been made clear, after months of speculation over who he would coach next. The Spaniard enjoyed a long and...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 6:17 PMCarlos Alcaraz offers his immediate reaction to Juan Carlos Ferrero coaching Ben Shelton, ‘I’m not gonna believe that’
Juan Carlos Ferrero’s future has finally been made clear, after months of speculation over who he would coach next. The Spaniard enjoyed a long and...
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 5:33 PMBen Shelton Set for Blockbuster Coaching Partnership
World No. 4 Ben Shelton is reportedly set to appoint Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach for the 2027 season, ending months of speculation surrounding the Spaniard’s next move following his split with Carlos Alcaraz. According to an exclusive report from The Times, the American has turned to one of tennis’s most accomplished coaches as …
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