Ben Shelton is in Wimbledon’s quarterfinals for the first time, beating Lorenzo Sonego of Italy 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(1)) ,, 7-5 Monday afternoon in a fourth round match in no. 1 Court
After a slow start, 22-KEAR-A-year-olds attacked back, dominating the second set, digging deep into a tense tense third tie and breaking late in the fourth to seal the victory in three hours and four minutes.
It was Shelton’s Grand Slam Victory to Sonego this year after already beating him in Australian Open and Roland Garros. Their frequent matches now carry historic weight: both are the first couple to face in the first three diplomas of a season since Jimmy Connors and John MCineroe in 1984.
“Many things I’m proud of myself – the way I treated that match, winning it in four groups, “Shelton said afterwards.” And some things I definitely want to do better by moving forward for the rest of the tournament. “
Shelton’s service was once again a central factor. He hit 8 Aces, won 74% of his first service points and marked a faster service of 146 Mph. He hit 47 Winners –20 by the default side – and compensate them with 41 Untreated errors, reflecting his aggressive approach.
Although the Sonego matched the 8 aces and 72% The first service points won, Shelton withdrew in the main moments. He prevailed in the third connection 7-1 and submitted the decisive holiday to 6-5 in the fourth to close the match.
Shelton’s return game also showed her development – something he was active in actively.
“I want to be one of the best returns in the world, “he said.” I’m on my way. I’m sure I’m not there yet, but I’m much better than I was when I started on the tournament. At times when I needed the most, I came back well today. “
In court, Shelton has used his time in London as much as possible, staying in a house with family and friends.
“It has been a pleasant experience to be able to share these victories with them, ”Shelton said.
“It is not always for you to stay in a house with your family and do things together. We spend a lot of time together.
“This has been really interesting to me and special to be as deep as I have ever been to Wimbledon, deeper than I have ever been, and I have all these people here with me. “
He also reflected in his early memories of Wimbledon – following matches with his father, Bryan Shelton, a former professional who reached the fourth round in Wimbledon in 1994 And now the coaches ben.
“My father, he always has tennis in Tv. We go back from a trip. If I end up going to his house, it’s like he is watching tennis for four weeks straight. Masters, a collision, a couple 500s. I walked into the living room, sitting there, tennis in Tv. I’m like, guy, go play golf or something (smiling).
“Yes, he is a heavy and heavy student of the game. So these are a kind of first memories, be it 2019 Novak and final Roger, a bunch of others. I don’t remember exactly who was playing. Late in the tournament, only the long -awaited matches, climbing to Tv For a few hours, for sure. “
Already a semifinalist in we Open and Australian Open, Shelton continues to grow in the largest stages. He will now see to go a step further to Wimbledon.
“I think it is a great opportunity for me to go for it and be aggressive and come after anyone I am playing, “he said.” Try to go to the semifinals in Wimbledon for the first time. “
