Shelton is the son of former professional tennis player and Florida Gators men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton. His mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, was also a highly ranked junior tennis player, and his uncle, Todd Witsken, … See more

As a child, Shelton did not want to play tennis and, instead, played football. Despite both of his parents having connections to the game of tennis, they did not pressure him … See more

2022: Main tour debut, Challenger titles, first top-5 win
At the Georgia's Rome Challenger in July, Shelton reached his first Challenger final, losing to See more

Shelton's best weapon is his serve. He has the ability to hit a big first serve, which averages 126 miles per hour (203 km/h). At the US Open in 2023, he hit two service aces at 149.0 miles … See more

In June 2020, on Father's Day, Shelton committed to play collegiate tennis for the Florida Gators, under his father, head coach Bryan Shelton. A finance major, Shelton mostly played No. 5 singles as a freshman in 2020–21 and had an overall record of 28–5. He … See more

As of March 2023, Shelton is sponsored by On for clothing and shoes and Yonex for racquets. On January 14, 2024, Shelton announced … See more