Ben Shelton Names Juan Carlos Ferrero as Coach for 2027

Ben Shelton said Juan Carlos Ferrero will join his coaching team for the 2027 season, with Shelton’s father, Bryan, continuing in the group. The American announced the addition in an Instagram Story on November 1, calling Ferrero a “huge addition” and saying he was excited to begin work with him in the offseason. The announcement identifies Ferrero as the player he had agreed to coach after the former world No. 1 said in an interview that he had signed with a player but would not disclose the name until November 9. Shelton’s post did not give a precise start date. A report said Ferrero was expected to begin working with Shelton in December; Shelton described the start more generally as coming in the offseason. Bryan Shelton has coached his son since Ben turned professional in 2023. He will remain part of the coaching team alongside Ferrero, who previously coached Carlos Alcaraz for seven years. Ferrero and Alcaraz ended their partnership in December 2025. During that period, Alcaraz won six Grand Slam titles and eight Masters 1000 titles and reached the top of the ATP rankings. The appointment comes after a significant season for Shelton. In 2026, he reached the US Open final,...