On Wednesday, Jannik Sinner earned a commanding straight-sets win over Ben Shelton to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the second time in his professional career. The performance by the World No. 1 left the American star in awe, and he shared a candid reflection afterward.

Atlanta-born Ben Shelton’s inspiring run at Wimbledon came to an end Wednesday at the hands of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Despite the loss, Shelton’s performance at Wimbledon was a significant milestone in his young career.

Italian Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon 2025 after defeating American Ben Shelton. The grueling match lasted nearly 4 hours after starting at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time on July 9, 2025.