A day after wrapping your second round Wimbledon match In about a minuteAmerican Ben shelton Was skilled against almost Saturday Marton fucosovicsWin in straight sets to reach 16 rounds at All England Club for the second consecutive year.
At the age of 22, Shelton, who created the Australian Open and fourth round semi -finals in the Holland Garos, is the youngest American man to perform three major rounds in a year. Andy rhodik Did this in 2004, after his 22nd birthday.
Shelton also became the fourth American man in the last 20 years, who won their first three Wimbledon matches in straight sets, the following Tommy Paul And Taylor fritz In 2022, and Rodic in 2007.
Shelton, who has recently cracked the top 10 of the ATP, and Fritz is only American men who are in the draw. They are on opposite sides, set to face Australia with fifth seed Fritz Jordan Thompson On Sunday for a place in the fourth round.
“I had a lot of fun,” Shelton said 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2, which she closed in 2 hours. “It is always playing exclusively here in Wimbledon … Court 1 is a special court.”
He then said, “I am trying to make my way in the Center court – maybe I will reach there one day.”
Through three matches at the All England Club, Shelton has played 6 hours and 41 minutes. His rival, Italy in the next round Lorenzo SongoPlayed 5 hours and 4 minutes On Saturday aloneAnd spent 9 hours and 49 minutes in court for the tournament.
Shelton and Songo last played at the French Open, in which American won five sets.
ESPN Research contributed to this report.
