Ben Shelton is an American left-hander with one of the biggest serves in men's tennis, complemented by an explosive forehand and increasingly aggressive net play. A former college standout at the University of Florida, he turned professional and rose rapidly up the rankings, reaching Grand Slam semifinals including at the US Open and Australian Open within his first few years on tour. His athletic, high-energy game and evident enthusiasm on court have made him one of the more exciting young Americans in the sport.