Serve, set, match! Speedy Shelton takes 55 seconds to reach third round

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Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2025 Ben Shelton of the U.S. in action during his second round match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2025 Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates after winning his second round match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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LONDON :Talk about a man in a hurry - 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday as he completed a 6-2 7-5 6-4 victory

The American was left frustrated the previous evening when the contest on Court Two was suspended because of fading light with Shelton about to serve for the match.

That did not sit well with the 22-year-old who was heard to shout "just one more game" to the umpire.

After a night to sleep on it, Shelton made no mistake when play resumed, serving three aces and an unreturned second serve to take his place in the last 32, with the crowd chanting, "One more game".

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The big-serving Shelton has enjoyed a consistent run in the Grand Slams, now having reached at least the third round in his last eight appearances, including a semi-final run in Australia at the beginning of the year.

Shelton will play Hungarian lucky loser Marton Fucsovics in the next round when victory would see him match his best result at Wimbledon having reached the last 16 this time last year.

Serve, set, match! Speedy Shelton takes 55 seconds to reach third round

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