London (AP) – Ben Shelton has launched a public plea for her sister to get additional time for her job at the Morgan Stanley investment bank so that she can stay in Wimbledon To encourage for him. It worked.
After having advanced to face Lorenzo Sonego of Italy on Monday in the fourth round, Shelton spoke in an interview on the field in front of a crowd which included his sister, Emma and her girlfriend, The star of the American national football team Trinity Rodman.
“I played well this week. It’s not only me here. I have an excellent team. My parents are there. My girlfriend is here. In addition, my sister is here. She is here for each match that I have played this tournament so far. She was the Lucky Charm,” said the 10th head of Shelton, a 22-year-old American woman who appeared in two semi-finals. “But she has work in the United States, starting on Monday. She works for Morgan Stanley. “
The parents of Shelton, Bryan Shelton and Lisa Witsken Shelton, applaud after Ben Shelton, of the United States, won his third round match in simple against Marton Fucsovics of Hungary at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday July 5, 2025. (AP photo / Alastair Grant)
This attracted hoots of spectators while Emma covered his face with his hands.
“If one of you has all (connections) and get him a few days off to be able (stay and) we can continue to ride,” continued Shelton after his 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory on Marton Fucsovics of Hungary on Saturday, “it would be great.”
Indeed, a few hours later, Emma published a short video on Instagram in which Ben is heard asking her: “Did you get the week or what?” She jumps up and down with her arms raised and a large smile, and Ben said: “Criez, Morgan Stanley.”
Ben Shelton of the United States celebrated after defeating Marton Fucsovics in Hungary in their male match in single at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday July 5, 2025. (AP Photo / Alastair Grant)
The legend reads “Thank you MS” with three emojis from Blue Heart and “Return Flight: cancelled”.
Ben Shelton, who won the nine sets he played during week 1 at the All England Club, Beat SONEGO in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in January.
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