World number one Jannik Sinner displayed his dominance on the Wimbledon grass, overcoming the challenge of big-serving American Ben Shelton in a thrilling three-set encounter. The Italian maestro secured a 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(9) victory, earning a spot in the quarter-finals.
Shelton, known for his powerful serves, attempted to unsettle Sinner with an aggressive approach, employing serve-and-volley tactics. However, Sinner remained unfazed, breaking Shelton's serve twice in the opening set to take an early lead.
In the second set, Sinner consolidated his advantage with an early break and sealed the set with a booming ace. Shelton, who had endured three-set battles in his previous rounds, faced an uphill task.
The third set saw Shelton surge ahead 4-1, igniting hopes of a comeback. But Sinner's relentless power and precision proved too much for the American. The Italian drew level after eight games and saved a breakpoint to force a tiebreak.
In the tense tiebreak, Shelton squandered four set points, allowing Sinner to seize the opportunity and secure the victory. The Italian's composure and determination under pressure were evident throughout the match.
Sinner's victory sets up a quarter-final clash against either fifth seed Daniil Medvedev or 10th seed Grigor Dimitrov. The Italian will be aiming to continue his impressive run at Wimbledon, where he is yet to drop a set.
Tags: #Wimbledon2023, #JannikSinner, #BenShelton, #Tennis, #Quarterfinals
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