Ben Shelton secured a place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Lorenzo Sonego in a four-set match. This victory gives Shelton family bragging rights as his father previously competed at Wimbledon. Shelton became the fourth Black American man to advance to this stage in the Open era. At 22, he is the youngest American man to reach the Wimbledon quarters since Andy Roddick in 2004. Shelton's win continues a trend of strong performances by American men in recent Grand Slam tournaments.
Ben Shelton, the No. 10 seed, reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time with a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1), 7-5 victory over Lorenzo Sonego.
Thirty-one years ago, Shelton's father, Bryan, lost in the round of 16 at Wimbledon in what was his Grand Slam career high point.
At 22, Shelton is the youngest American man to reach the Wimbledon quarters since Andy Roddick at 21 in 2004.
Shelton became the fourth Black American man to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in the Open era, joining legends like Arthur Ashe.
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