# Ben Shelton Cards: US Open 2026 Finalist Guide > Ben Shelton is the 2026 US Open runner-up — and his cards are already moving. Here's which Shelton trading cards to know and what they've actually sold for. Category: Grading Ben Shelton just became the first American male Grand Slam finalist since Andy Roddick in 2003, and the first Black American male US Open finalist since Arthur Ashe in 1972. The evening before the final, his headline card — the 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Aces Autograph #CAA-BS Ben Shelton, PSA 10 — had already sold for $1,129 on Fanatics Collect on 2026-09-12, after his run through the draw put collectors on notice. Here's what they need to know. ## Why does reaching the final matter for his card market? Shelton's run was loaded with context: first Black U.S. male Grand Slam finalist since MaliVai Washington at 1996 Wimbledon, and his quarter-final win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz wrapped up at 3:33 a.m. ET after 4 hours 28 minutes. He then beat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-final before falling to top seed Zverev in the final. Runner-up at a Grand Slam with this much backstory is not a footnote. ## Which Ben Shelton cards are worth knowing? - 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Base RC #89 Ben Shelton — his first widely distributed chromium rookie; parallels include Purple /499, Aqua /399, and Sepia (unnumbered) - 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Aces Autograph #CAA-BS Ben Shelton — the headline card; only 9 copies graded PSA 10 at time of the September 2026 sale (note: #CAS-BS is the non-auto Aces insert — a different card entirely) - 2024 Topps Royalty Tennis Rookie Relic Autograph #RRA-BS Ben Shelton /50 — embedded relic, numbered to 50, released May 2025 despite the 2024 branding - 2026 Topps Graphite Tennis Base #16 Ben Shelton — black-chromium product; Tour Relic Autograph #TRA-BSN Blue /50 is the key auto in this set - 2026 Topps Chrome Tennis Autograph #AO-BSN Ben Shelton — not yet released as of the final; drops 30 September 2026 ## What has a Shelton card actually sold for? Two verified sold transactions exist. The 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Aces Autograph #CAA-BS Ben Shelton, PSA 10, sold for $240 on Fanatics Collect on 2025-07-14. The same card, PSA 10, sold for $1,129 on Fanatics Collect on 2026-09-12 — with just 9 copies in PSA 10 at the time of that sale. Asking prices on other Shelton cards are circulating across the secondary market, but asking isn't selling. Snap a photo to value this card in CardLoft and compare against real transactions rather than wishful BIN listings. ## What's next for the Shelton card market? 2026 Topps Chrome Tennis releases 30 September 2026 — 17 days after the final — with Shelton's #AO-BSN auto as the key new piece in the set. At 23, ranked No. 9 in the world with 7 career titles including back-to-back Canadian Open wins (2025 and 2026), Shelton's card catalogue is still in its early chapters. Trade privately with people you actually know. ## FAQ ### What is Ben Shelton's rookie card? His first widely distributed chromium rookie is the 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Base RC #89 Ben Shelton, with parallels including Purple /499 and Aqua /399. ### Is being a runner-up bad for his card market? Reaching a Grand Slam final with this historic context is a major result. The 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Aces Autograph #CAA-BS Ben Shelton, PSA 10, sold for $240 on Fanatics Collect on 2025-07-14, and sold again for $1,129 on Fanatics Collect on 2026-09-12. ### What's the difference between #CAS-BS and #CAA-BS? #CAS-BS is the non-autographed Chrome Aces insert; #CAA-BS is the Chrome Aces Autograph. The autograph is the card with verified sold comps and the more significant piece. ### What's the difference between the Royalty Rookie Auto and the Royalty Relic Auto? #RA-BS is the Royalty Rookie Autograph; #RRA-BS is the Royalty Rookie Relic Autograph /50 — an embedded relic swatch, numbered to just 50. ### When does 2026 Topps Chrome Tennis release? 30 September 2026. Shelton's autograph in the set is #AO-BSN Ben Shelton. --- Source: https://cardloft.app/news/grading/ben-shelton-us-open-cards-guide Author: The CardLoft Team Published: 2026-09-14 · Updated: 2026-09-14