What Ben Shelton had to say about his 'big milestone'
The top 10 of the ATP Rankings will be American heavy when it is updated again as Ben Shelton has become the latest player to reach the milestone.
www.tennis365.comBen Shelton is currently ranked No. 6 in the official ATP singles rankings as of 13 April 2026, with 3,900 ranking points. Some outlets also list him effectively as No. 6 but show him second in a specific table of American-heavy top 10 rankings due to sorting/context.[1][2][3]
Current ATP ranking
- Official ATP singles ranking: No. 6 as of mid‑April 2026.[2][1]
- Ranking points: 3,900 points listed for April 2026.[1][2]
- Age: 23 years old (born 9 October 2002).[4][5]
Recent ranking trend
- In February 2026 he was ranked No. 9 with 3,560 points, so he has climbed three spots to No. 6 by April 2026.[2]
- His career‑high ranking so far is No. 5, first achieved in November 2025.[5][6]
Career‑high notes
- Shelton became one of the few left‑handers to break into the ATP top 5, reaching a career‑high of No. 5 in November 2025.[6][5]
- He has three ATP singles titles, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2025 Canadian Open, which helped drive his rise into the top tier.[7][5]
If you want, I can also pull his latest live‑ranking projection (based on current tournament results) and explain what he needs to move back to No. 5 or higher.