High seed Jannik Sinner gave a controlled and efficient performance on Wednesday, beating Ben Shelton American 7-6(2)) ,, 6-4, 6-4 In no. 1 Court to reach Wimbledon’s semifinal. 23-The old Italian locals treated Shelton’s fire power with fast accuracy, finishing the victory in two hours and Circle minutes
“Yes, it’s disappointing, “Shelton said afterwards.” With the sinner, his ball speed is really high. I have never seen something like that. You don’t see such a thing when you are going to the draw. When you play it, it’s almost as if things are inside 2X Speed. I am usually pretty good at adjusting at that speed. Yes, it is difficult when a guy is hitting the ball so big, constantly outside both sides, and serving the way it is. “
There were questions about the fitness of sin after he slipped into his fourth round against Grigor Dimitrov, who withdrew with a pectoral injury. The sinner had seemed to tear his elbow in the same match, but did not show any real trouble in the quarter -finals.
“Yesterday i played 20 minutes without serving and not hitting 100%, “The sinner said.” I thought I would play today. So the concerns were not so big whether to play or not. It was just a matter of what my percentage is.
“Today was very high, so I’m happy. ”
The first set presented an easy moment in 3-All when Shelton had just hit a 139MPH ACE. A fan shouted, “let’s have a 140! “And Shelton responded with a 147MPH Bomb that lost long. He showed no reaction, staying focused while the sinner kept them stable. The Italian would take the set in a perfect tie, winning seven straight points.
“Ben is very young, a big server, “Sinner said.” It’s not easy to play against because you can have a chance, and then it serves well, and you don’t know exactly what to do. “
Sinner provided a single break in each of the next two groups and did not allow Shelton to win withdrawal. Essential to his success was a preface that has become a large weapon. Considered a prevailing player for a long time, Sinner’s predecessor now dictates rallies and ends points. The sinner is a great attraction – it seemed like he read Shelton’s service easily. He also attacked the back of Shelton, which worked extremely well.
“I believe I’m another player, different person, “Sinner said.” Hope I can say I’m more mature too.
“Tennis is a mental game. It is a mix of experience, getting used to it, and also, of course, the main advantage is to improve as a player. “
Its adaptation to the grass continues. To cope with the dressed court, the sinner played with completely new shoes for extra control-something he said he never makes other surfaces. “In the bar, the main advantage is to have a lot of control,” he explained. “I didn’t even play practice (in them).
“Of course, you aim to win tours you haven’t won, different surfaces, “he said.” I haven’t won (Wimbledon), so I love it even more. “
Next for the Italian is Novak Djokovic, the seven -time champion Wimbledon.
“I and Novak, “said Sinner,” we know us better because we played a lot.
“But I’ve never won against him here in Wimbledon, so it will be a very, very difficult challenge.
“Grand Slams semifinals – they are amazing cases, excellent chances, “he said.” Hope I can show some good tennis in the next round. “
