League: ATP Sport: Tennis Country: Global Category: Breaking News

Juan Carlos Ferrero to coach Ben Shelton starting in 2027

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:09 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Juan Carlos Ferrero to coach Ben Shelton starting in 2027

Summary

Ben Shelton confirmed via social media on November 5, 2026, that Juan Carlos Ferrero will join his coaching team in 2027, alongside Bryan Shelton. Ferrero, a former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, has been away from the ATP Tour since the end of the 2025 season. Andy Roddick speculated that Ferrero's motivation includes helping Shelton defeat Alcaraz and ending a 23-year American Grand Slam drought. Former champions like Yevgeny Kafelnikov raised concerns about how Ferrero's coaching style may impact Shelton’s aggressive playing style, given Ferrero's background in clay court tennis. The new partnership is set to be a focal point at the 2027 Australian Open.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Ferrero will coach Shelton full-time starting in 2027.
•Shelton is ranked ATP World No. 4 and reached the 2026 US Open final.
•Concerns exist about potential changes to Shelton’s play style.
•Next competition for Shelton is the Paris Masters, where he faces Arthur Rinderknech.

Latest Updates

1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Roddick offers an extra reason why Juan Carlos Ferrero wants to coach Ben Shelton
1:00 AMYahoo Sports — One question already raised about Ben Shelton and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s new coaching partnership

What they're saying

"
Juan Carlos Ferrero will coach Ben Shelton alongside Bryan Shelton in 2027. Ahead of the Paris Masters, Shelton confirmed Ferrero as his new coach on...
— Yahoo Sports