No. 10 seed Ben Shelton, the second American men’s player to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2025, won against Lorenzo Sonego in four sets 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, 7-5. This marks Shelton’s first time advancing to the tournament’s quarterfinals. As a result, Shelton’s sister, Emma, will extend her stay in England until at least Wednesday, taking time off from her job at Morgan Stanley. Originally scheduled to return to work in the United States on Monday, Emma was granted the rest of the week off after Ben requested for his “lucky charm” to stay with him following his third-round victory over Márton Fucsovics on Saturday. In the quarterfinals, Shelton will go up against Jannik Sinner, who advanced after No. 1 seed Gregor Dimitrov retired due to a pectoral muscle injury during their match.
During Monday’s match, Shelton secured his third victory over Sonego in a Grand Slam event. Sonego initially challenged Shelton by effectively handling his serve and using a variety of shots to keep him off balance. The Italian employed drop shots, slices, and lobs to maintain control of the game. Sonego’s strategic play forced Shelton to adjust and caused a delay in his receiving, drawing a warning from the umpire. Despite losing the first set, Shelton regrouped in the second set, breaking Sonego’s serve and winning decisively. The third set was closely contested, with Shelton ultimately prevailing in a tiebreaker. In the fourth set, Sonego continued to challenge Shelton, but ultimately, Shelton emerged victorious.
Shelton’s perseverance and determination were evident throughout the match, showcasing his ability to adapt and overcome challenges on his path to the quarterfinals.
Ben Shelton, the No.10 seed, staged a remarkable comeback against Lorenzo Sonego to secure a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(1), 7-5 victory and advance to his first Wimbledon quarter-finals. Sonego appeared to be in control, but Shelton turned the tide by breaking him in a crucial moment, followed by two powerful cross-court returns that sealed the win. In his post-match interview with BBC’s Annabel Croft, Shelton humorously reminisced about his football days as a “quarter-backer” and drew parallels between the serve in tennis and football. He emphasized the importance of teamwork in both sports, acknowledging the support he receives from his entourage, including his sister and girlfriend, Trinity Rodman. Looking ahead, Shelton is set to face the world No. 1 player in the next match, seeking to avenge his previous defeats against him.
