Ben Shelton is finishing his season with Juan Carlos Ferrero by his side before beginning an official collaboration for 2027, Tennis Temple reported.
The world number four begins the ATP Finals with a new perspective as he teams up with the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz. Ferrero joined Shelton and his father, Bryan Shelton, on the court in Turin for an initial contact period.
“It will remain here for a few days so that we can work together, but we do not want to modify too many things during the last tournament of the year,” Shelton said, according to Punto de Break.
The American player intends to address technical adjustments after the current tournament concludes rather than rushing changes mid-event.
“We will enter into the details during the pre-season, when we have had time to identify the sectors of game on which we need to work the most,” Shelton said.
The partnership brings an external voice into an entourage previously anchored by his father. Ferrero brings a coaching resume that includes guiding Alcaraz to six Grand Slam titles.
Shelton expressed confidence in what the incoming coach offers his career moving forward on the ATP Tour.
“It is fantastic to be able to count on an exceptional tennis intelligence like his. I am certain that he is going to bring me many things,” Shelton said.
“Even during this tournament, he can help me produce the exceptional tennis that is necessary here,” Shelton added.
The tournament takes place in Turin, where they have already started working together ahead of a more thorough preseason.
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