Wimbledon TV viewers spot large red marks on Ben Shelton during round of 16 clash Lorenzo Sonego
BATTLE SCARS Wimbledon TV viewers spot large red marks on Ben Shelton during round of 16 clash Lorenzo Sonego
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TENNIS fans couldn't help but notice large red marks on the arm of Ben Shelton.
The American wore his trademark tank top for a Wimbledon clash with Lorenzo Sonego.
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Ben Shelton had large red marks on his shoulder during his game at Wimbledon on Monday
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Ben Shelton was in fourth round action at Wimbledon on Monday
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And fans watching the action were distracted by the patches on his body.
Shelton, 22, had two noticeable large red marks on his left shoulder.
The No. 10 seed takes incredible care of his body.
And one of the methods he uses is cupping therapy.
It involves suction to draw fluid into the area but can leave marks like the ones on Shelton's arm.
The marks are due to broken blood vessels just beneath the skin and can look like a bruise.
One viewer said, "Shelton with suction marks on his body.
"He's about to unleash the dragon lol."
Fans first noticed Shelton was using cupping therapy at the 2023 US Open.
He played Frances Tiafoe in an all-American clash at the grand slam.
Shelton's sister celebrates securing week off work to watch brother at Wimbledon
"What are those circles on Ben Shelton's l arm? A rash? On Ashe?" one fan asked.
Another suggested, "Ben Shelton has been doing cupping on his shoulders and upper arms."
Shelton took on Italian player Sonego on No. 1 Court for a place in the quarterfinals.
The No. 10 seed has never previously been beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon.
His best grand slam return was the semifinals twice.
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Ben Shelton played Lorenzo Sonego in the last-16 on Monday
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Ben Shelton's girlfriend Trinity Rodman (left) and sister Emma watch his game
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He reached that stage of the 2023 US Open as well as the 2025 Australian Open.
The American is dating USWNT star Trinity Rodman.
The soccer player is also the daughter of basketball icon Dennis Rodman.
She supported Shelton from the player's box on Monday.
Rodman looked glamorous in a two-piece blue outfit.
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