2024 Wimbledon R16 Matchup - [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) v/s [14] Ben Shelton (USA)

[InsuranceMan]

Who was it that said they wouldn't be surprised to see him sneak a tiebreak when he was a set and a break down?

I’m here monitoring but on an airplane right now

Also you can be a booster and excited fan without but insufferably stubborn as to not admit any fault of the player, Sinner is definitely better and in my opinion Ben’s form has been mediocre for the whole tournament so far. Only reason he made it this far is his BO5 match play skill advantage vs most of the tour. Was very lucky to get past a scorching Lloyd Harris. That being said I wouldn’t be surprised if he snuck to a single tiebreak

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner with the mini break

 

[InsuranceMan]

I dont like Shelton but you do have to admire that he is still fighting hard. Set point for Shelton.

He does love to compete

 

[NeutralFan]

I'd agree with him going for some pace, but at least cross court to Sinner's backhand over the low part of the net.

Lol atleast go for deep return on weak serve , no need to go for outright winner when Sinner was having a sloppy patches and making lousy errors in rallies.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Sinner will serve Shelton his penance now it appears.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Shelton is very brain dead from the baseline. He needs better coaching

 

[roysid]

Unless Shelton serves at the upper bound of his ability, he’s going to get demolished here. Return, movement, shot tolerance – all of it will be ruthlessly torn apart by Jannik. If the American trees on serve, maybe he keeps it tight, even steals a set, but most likely Sinner in three fairly breezy ones.

Shelton has got the set point and a return on second serve. Had heade it, 3rd set was his

 

[Pheasant]

Credit to Shelton for hanging up there. That was a heck of a rally by Shelton there. 19 shots.

 

[ibbi]

BREAKING: Ben Shelton beats Jannik Sinner in long rally!!!

 

[NeutralFan]

Credit to Shelton for hanging up there. That was a heck of a rally by Shelton there. 19 shots.

Tbh Sinner has been making unusual unforced errors in third set and count is creeping up.

 

[roysid]

Shelton is very brain dead from the baseline. He needs better coaching

He was a college student who suddenly jumped into the scene. His game won't be as developed as the pros out there

 

[bigjimbofan]

Sinner blows the lead in the tiebreaker.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Missile from shelton! Fair play

 

[Quaichang]

Shelton has got the set point and a return on second serve. Had heade it, 3rd set was his

He’s got to make that fh more compact

 

[bigjimbofan]

Set point Shelton.

 

[Pheasant]

Shelton is now serving for the set after being down 2-5 in the tiebreak. Unreal.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Back on serve @ 5-5.....Shelton hanging in there, to his credit.

 

[Sarzy]

Ooh nice forehand!

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Shelton chokes! He’s a bit wild

 

[bigjimbofan]

6 - 6

 

[InsuranceMan]

He was a college student who suddenly jumped into the scene. His game won't be as developed as the pros out there

Shoutout this guy for being one of the few who know about Shelton’s career progression - shot up ala Sinner when he was HS senior/Freshman. Might make a thread on it later

 

[ibbi]

Ben could not help himself on set point

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Oh my....Big Ben serve miss a killer, and we're at 6-6!

 

[TennisFan3]

Honestly neither Sinner NOR Alcaraz have been super impressive to me. Now I am sure Novak Djokovic will win Wimbledon.

 

[Forgive Me Father]

Goodness, both clubbing the ball..

no other way through Jannik, cant fault Ben.

 

[ibbi]

This guy played 5 sets yesterday and he's getting better as the match goes along.

 

[Pheasant]

Stupid shot by Shelton there. 7-7

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Clutch serve from Sinner

 

[bigjimbofan]

Strange shot by Shelton at 7 - 6

 

[ojo rojo]

Brainfart!

 

[ibbi]

Honestly neither Sinner NOR Alcaraz have been super impressive to me. Now I am sure Novak Djokovic will win Wimbledon.

He has been super impressive to you?

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

SP again but on return......great return then again impatient/uncertain.....ouch.

 

[Forgive Me Father]

Shelton chokes! He’s a bit wild

You need to stop using that word, you clearly have no idea what it means.

 

[Spin Diesel]

Best challenge, haha

 

[bigjimbofan]

Match point Sinner.

 

[bluetrain4]

WTF is that slice?

 

[MeatTornado]

You need to stop using that word, you clearly have no idea what it means.

It was Sinner's intimidating presence that willed neutral slices to go long.

 

[bigjimbofan]

Ace by Shelton. 8 - 8

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

That should cost two challenges....haha.

 

[InsuranceMan]

You need to stop using that word, you clearly have no idea what it means.

That’s true for 80% of TTW

 

[heninfan99]

sweet ace from Siiner

 

[Sarzy]

This turned into a much better match than I thought it would be after the first set.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Oh if only those serves last time.....good stuff here, though for drama.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

You need to stop using that word, you clearly have no idea what it means.

He’s a choker! The guy is clueless on big points. He goes for too much every time.

 

[tudwell]

4 set points. 4 unforced errors lol.

 

[ojo rojo]

Love me a yo-yo tiebreaker

 

[ibbi]

He’s a choker! The guy is clueless on big points. He goes for too much every time.

Doesn't necessarily make him a choker, he could just be not very smart/not very good.

 

[TennisFan3]

He’s a choker! The guy is clueless on big points. He goes for too much every time.

Brainless tennis. Makes a dream return on Sinner's feet and then flubs a sitter slice.

 

[chjtennis]

What composure. Sinner keeps hitting hard and makes all of the shots, keeping calm.

 

[bluetrain4]

Brutal ground stroke misses. I realize Shelton feels he needs to do something and the pressure is immense, but still.