Shelton, on Ferrero after his signing as coach was announced: “He is one of the best coaches in the world, he was number 1 as a player and there is a lot of experience and knowledge that he can give me. It can make a difference in my career”

This Sunday the great unknown of the ATP circuit was revealed. The player Juan Carlos Ferrero will coach next season will be Ben Shelton.

The news spread like wildfire and generated a multitude of comments, such as those of Carlos Alcarazwho positively valued the new stage that his former coach will begin.

“If it’s true, I think he’s going to be a great signing for Ben Shelton’s team. I think ‘Juanki’ is going to do a great job and is going to help him a lot to raise his level even more, so I’m going to have to worry about him“, he said after becoming champion of the Vienna tournament.

A few hours later it was Shelton himself who referred to the issue. “He is one of the best coaches in the world, he was number 1 as a player and there is a lot of experience and knowledge that he can give me. It can make a difference in my career.“said the American in his appearance before the media prior to the start of the Paris Masters 1000.

Ben Shelton and Juan Carlos Ferrero released a statement set to show your happiness for your new union.

“Juan Carlos is one of the greatest minds in tennis. His experience winning at the highest level and developing champions will be a great asset to the team,” Shelton said. “My father has been an important part of my journey and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the future.“, continued the American.

Ferrero was also delighted by the new stage that is opening in his career. “Ben has extraordinary talent, strength and character. I am very happy to join Bryan and his team for this new and exciting chapter,” said the Spanish coach. “I will try to contribute my experience and for us to work together to help Ben achieve his most ambitious goals,” he concluded.

This year Shelton has won the Canadian Masters 1000 and the tournaments in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart and has doubled his record from three to seven ATP titles. He will play in Paris and in the ATP Finals before putting himself in the hands of Ferrero.