Denis Shapovalov falls in five-set third-round match to Ben Shelton at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canadian Denis Shapovalov dropped a five-round battle 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to American Ben Shelton in third-round males’s singles motion at Wimbledon on Saturday.

The match was scheduled for Friday however was suspended because of rain with Shelton main the opening set 3-2.

Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., had six aces however struggled with 13 double faults. He solely broke as soon as on 4 alternatives and had 37 winners to 46 unforced errors.

The 14th-seeded Shelton had seven aces to 4 double faults and broke on 5 of his 16 possibilities. He additionally had 38 winners and 38 unforced errors.

“I’m pleased with what I’ve completed however I’m undoubtedly not happy,” Shelton mentioned after the match. “The top is taking part in the world No.1 at Wimbledon. I’m excited so let’s get at it.”

Neither participant had beforehand misplaced a five-setter at Wimbledon.

In girls’s doubles motion, Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., and Japan’s Ena Shibahara defeated Estonia’s Ingrid Neel and Norway’s Ulrikke Eikeri 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 in second-round play.

Their match continued Saturday with Neel and Eikeri having already received the primary set 6-2 earlier than the match was additionally suspended because of rain on Friday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed July 6, 2024.