"I don't really know Roger Federer like that" - Ben Shelton reveals his Christmas gift ideas for Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz & the Swiss
Ben Shelton has shed light on his Christmas present ideas for Roger Federer, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Fritz. While Shelton quickly came up with thoughtful presents for his compatriots, he struggled to think of an appropriate gift for the Swiss legend.
Shelton has been busy lately, gearing up for the 2025 season with a blockbuster exhibition match with Carlos Alcaraz at Madison Square Garden and starring in a striking photoshoot for Ralph Lauren Fragrance. However, with Christmas just around the corner, the World No. 21 recently took a moment to imagine the perfect holiday presents for some of his fellow tennis players.
Taking note of Taylor Fritz's passion for gaming, Ben Shelton disclosed that he would likely gift his compatriot a new mouse or keyboard he could add to his setup.
"I would give him either like a mouse or a keyboard for his gaming setup," Shelton said.
However, when it came to Roger Federer, the American admitted to being stumped and humorously remarked that the 20-time Grand Slam champion already had everything. Shelton also confessed that he didn't know the Swiss legend well enough on a personal level to think of something specific.
"I don't know, I feel like he has everything. I don't really know him like that," he said.
For Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton shared that he would gift his fellow American a certificate for dinner with a celebrity. However, given that Tiafoe is acquainted with the likes of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Ben Affleck, Shelton admitted that he would need to find someone the 26-year-old hasn't met yet.
"He needs a lot of things. I'd probably get him like a certificate for a dinner with a celebrity. I don't know who it would be because I feel like he's friends with and has met everybody but I'd find a celebrity to go to dinner with him," he said.
Ben Shelton spent quality time with Roger Federer during Shanghai Masters 2024
Although Ben Shelton has disclosed that his personal relationship with Roger Federer doesn't run deep, the duo did spend quality time together this year. The Swiss legend graced the 2024 Shanghai Masters with his presence and documented his time in the city, which included an enjoyable evening out with Shelton.
Shelton and Federer also share a connection through On, as the Swiss sportswear company backed by the former World No. 1 serves as the American's apparel sponsor.
Earlier this year, the 20-time Grand Slam champion made time to watch Ben Shelton in action at Wimbledon alongside his parents. Roger Federer's parents, Robert and Lynette, even made an appearance in Shelton's player's box without their son at the Swiss Indoors Basel.