Ben Shelton wins another 5-setter to match Dad at Wimbledon: 'We're back, Big Dog!'

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.

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)


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LONDON — 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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