Shelton Secures Spot in Wimbledon Fourth Round with Thrilling Victory over Shapovalov
In a thrilling display of resilience, American tennis sensation Ben Shelton overcame a spirited challenge from Denis Shapovalov to secure his spot in the fourth round of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships on June 30th.
The 14th-seed Shelton showcased his tenacity, coming from a set down to clinch a hard-fought 6-7(4-7), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory over the Canadian on Court One. This marked Shelton’s third consecutive five-set match triumph, as he followed in the footsteps of his father and coach, Bryan Shelton, who reached the last 16 at the SW19 tournament 30 years ago.
Trailing in the opening set, the 21-year-old Shelton rallied with exceptional serving and a barrage of powerful forehand winners to take the next two sets and gain the upper hand. However, the resilient Shapovalov refused to go down without a fight, forcing Shelton into another deciding set.
“Buoyed by the enthusiastic American support in the crowd, Shelton emerged victorious, sealing his place in the fourth round in a grueling three-hour and five-minute encounter. His next challenge will be a daunting task against world number one Jannik Sinner on Sunday, as Shelton looks to continue his remarkable run at the Tennis Grand Slam.”
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