Пт. Июл 4th, 2025

Ben Shelton Apologizes to Fans After 70-Second Match Finish

World No. 10 Ben Shelton commented on his Wimbledon second-round match against Rinky Hijikata, which he won with a score of 6/2, 7/5, 6/4. The match famously lasted only 70 seconds after it was resumed on the second day.

The game had been suspended the previous day with the score standing at 6/2, 7/5, 5/4 in Shelton`s favor. Shelton expressed his frustration with the decision to halt play at that point.

“It`s weird for me to play a match over two days, but then only be out there for, what was it… 55 seconds today,” Shelton said in his on-court interview. “I was hoping to hit a couple of groundstrokes at least. Looks like I`ll have to go to the practice courts.”

He then addressed the spectators directly: “Sorry you guys didn`t really get to watch much tennis.”

By Wesley Dunham

Hailing from Manchester, Wesley specializes in football coverage while maintaining a keen interest in boxing and snooker. His direct, no-nonsense reporting style has made him a trusted voice among sports enthusiasts in northern England.

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