World number one tennis star Jannik Sinner eases past Ben Shelton challenge to make Wimbledon quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner showcased his ability to maintain composure and control throughout the encounter, advancing to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over American Ben Shelton. Played on Court One at the All England Club, the encounter saw the world number one prevail with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (11/9).
Shelton, seeded 14th, mounted a spirited challenge in the latter stages of the third set, but Sinner's resilience and experience proved decisive as he navigated through the tiebreaker to secure the win.
At 22 years of age, the Italian top seed has already established himself as a formidable force on the ATP Tour. His journey to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon marks the third consecutive year he has reached this stage of the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam event.
Sinner's ambitions extend beyond this achievement, as he aims to etch his name in the annals of Wimbledon history by becoming the first Italian to claim the coveted title.
Sinner's path to potential glory at the All England Club has been bolstered by his recent triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year, where he captured his maiden Grand Slam title.

In the quarterfinals, Sinner will face either Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, seeded 10th, or Daniil Medvedev, the fifth seed from Russia. Both opponents present formidable challenges, with Dimitrov's crafty all-court game and Medvedev's relentless baseline prowess posing distinct threats to Sinner's aspirations.
Sinner's best performance at Wimbledon to date came in 2023 when he reached the semifinals before succumbing to the legendary Novak Djokovic.
As the world number one, Sinner carries the weight of expectations and the hopes of his nation on his shoulders. However, his composed demeanour and unwavering focus have been hallmarks of his success thus far, suggesting that he possesses the mental fortitude required to navigate the pressures of the latter stages of a Grand Slam event.