Ben Shelton reaches grass-court final, considers Wimbledon mixed doubles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ben Shelton captured his first grass-court title at the Boss Open in Stuttgart this week. The top-seeded player used the ATP 250 event as a preparation for Wimbledon, where he is contemplating a mixed doubles partnership with fellow American McCartney Kessler. Their exchange on social media hinted at a potential pairing, as Kessler showed interest following Shelton's victory, which marked his sixth ATP title. Kessler is currently ranked 44th and has captured three WTA singles titles. Shelton previously competed in mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open, reaching the quarterfinals.
- •Shelton won his first grass-court title in Stuttgart.
- •He is considering mixed doubles with McCartney Kessler at Wimbledon.
- •Kessler has three WTA singles titles and ranks 44th.
- •Shelton reached the quarterfinals of mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Shock Wimbledon hint: Ben Shelton eyes mixed doubles with fellow American
"Shelton hits form before Wimbledon with grass court titleBen Shelton has hit form at just the right time, picking up his first grass-court title at the Boss Open in Stuttgart ahead of Wimbledon. Top-seeded Shelton used the ATP 250 event as a warm-up for the upcoming Grand Slam, and it turned into an ideal tune-up.
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