Former world number one Kim Clijsters has expressed surprise at American tennis player Ben Shelton's decision to hire former French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero as his new coach. Clijsters, speaking to The Tennis Gazette, said she was "very surprised" by the partnership announcement.
The collaboration pairs Shelton, known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, with Ferrero, who coached Carlos Alcaraz to multiple Grand Slam titles before their split earlier this year. Ferrero's experience guiding a young Spanish star to the top of the men's game adds significant pedigree to Shelton's team.
Details on the structure of the coaching arrangement and its expected duration were not immediately disclosed. Shelton, currently ranked in the ATP top 20, will look to translate Ferrero's tactical expertise into deeper runs at major tournaments.
