Shelton frustrated as play suspended when serving for match

Published: 7/3/2025
Shelton frustrated as play suspended when serving for match
American tennis player Ben Shelton was left frustrated when his Wimbledon match was suspended due to bad light just as he was about to serve for the win against Rinky Hijikata. Shelton, the 10th seed, had won the first two sets and was leading 5-4 in the third set. The decision to suspend play meant Shelton will have to return on Friday to potentially play just one game, robbing him of a day off. Shelton's frustration was compounded by the lost match points on Hijikata's serve and his unsuccessful request for a suspension before the third set.