Ben Shelton wins another 5-setter to match Dad at Wimbledon: ‘We’re back, Big Dog!’
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Ben Shelton of the United States reacts after winning a point against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alberto Pezzali]
LONDON (AP) — American Ben Shelton has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time. He defeated Denis Shapovalov in five sets. Sitting in the crowd was Shelton’s father, Bryan, a former professional player who got to the fourth round at the All England Club 30 years ago and now coaches Ben. The younger Shelton has now won three consecutive five-setters. No one had done that at Wimbledon since 2018. And no one ever has won four in a row at any Grand Slam tournament in the professional era.
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