Ben Shelton's Sister Emma Shares Highlights From Indian Wells Trip

Emma Shelton documented beach outings, golf, and courtside moments during her visit to support her brother Ben at the BNP Paribas Open.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:35am

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After Ben Shelton's early exit from the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event, his sister Emma Shelton shared highlights from their trip to the tournament, including beach outings, golf, and time spent courtside watching the matches.

Why it matters

Emma Shelton has long been a steadfast supporter of her brother Ben, and her social media posts provide a glimpse into the personal side of a professional tennis player's life on tour.

The details

Emma Shelton accompanied her brother Ben to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, where he competed in the season's first Masters 1000 event. Although Ben's campaign ended earlier than expected, his sister had plenty of time to enjoy their stay and shared various highlights on social media, including beach outings, a backyard golf session, and time spent courtside at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

  • Ben Shelton competed at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March 2026.
  • Emma Shelton shared the highlights from their trip on social media shortly after Ben's early exit from the tournament.

The players

Ben Shelton

An American professional tennis player who reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open.

Emma Shelton

The sister of Ben Shelton, who is a steadfast supporter of her brother's tennis career.

Learner Tien

An American professional tennis player who defeated Ben Shelton in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.

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What’s next

Ben Shelton will now turn his focus to the upcoming Masters 1000 event in Miami, as he looks to end the Sunshine Doubles on a positive note.

The takeaway

Emma Shelton's social media posts provide a glimpse into the personal side of a professional tennis player's life on tour, highlighting the importance of family support and the serene surroundings of events like the BNP Paribas Open.