Former professional tennis player Bryan Shelton and his stunning wife, Lisa Witsken Shelton are proudly watching their son, Ben Shelton‘s rise to the top. The only son of Florida Gators men’s tennis coach, Ben Shelton has a career-high ATP singles ranking of number 15. Although he has shown excellence in his professional career at the mere age of 21, he is not the only tennis enthusiast among the children of Bryan and Lisa Shelton. Shelton has a sister too, named Emma.

Although Emma Shelton has not received the same limelight as her brother yet, there are a few things that most people might not know about her. Fans are curious to know more about Emma Shelton and about what she does. So, let’s delve deeper and find out more about his sister and if she has an interest in tennis as well!

Like her younger sibling Ben Shelton, Emma is also a racket sport prodigy

Currently 22 years old, Emma Shelton was born on March 18th, 2001. The elder sibling of Ben Shelton, Emma has a keen interest in tennis as well. She gradually moved up the ranks as a junior, going from the 200s in 2015 to No. 72 in the 2018 season. Emma Shelton’s victory in the USTA Winter National Championships in January, where she won seven straight matches, earned her the title of ITA Carolina Region Rookie of the Year.

After her sophomore year, she finally made the decision to transfer to the University of Florida, where her father was the head coach of the men’s team. However, her pursuit of climbing up the ladder of success did not stop there.

Shelton’s achievements and success following her transfer to the university

Emma Shelton, a gifted player, made news when she inked a contract with the Gators in June 2021, which was a big turning point in her career. She bagged two singles victories and one doubles win at the UNF invitational. Before participating in any of the two collegiate women’s teams, Emma Shelton was regarded as the No. 7 talent in Florida and a five-star recruit. She received a ranking of No. 16 in the Southeast as well. Emma’s commitment to the game and her love for it are evidence of the strong family history she bears, as does her younger sibling, Ben Shelton.

Ben Shelton and Emma Shelton are a testament to their strength of enthusiasm and determination as they both continue to succeed in their jobs. Following the legacy of their family, it will be interesting to see both siblings achieve their share of success in the tennis world.

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