Former Florida tennis standout [autotag]Ben Shelton[/autotag] continued his run through the 2024 Wimbledon course, defeating left-handed Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Sunday to earn a matchup with the top-ranked player in the world next.
Once again, Shelton needed over three hours to complete yet another five-set comeback win, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, to keep his hopes alive in the grand slam event. Nonetheless, the 21-year-old American lives to play another day with his toughest challenge yet to come.
“We’re back, big dog,” Shelton said after the game, acknowledging the 30th anniversary of his father’s fourth-round run at the tournament. Bryan Shelton, who coached Ben at the University of Florida, is often shown on the broadcasts advising his son from the stands.
Take a look below at highlights from Ben Shelton’s third-round win over Denis Shapovalov on Sunday at Wimbledon.