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- New York Post
Ben Shelton fumes after Wimbledon match gets delayed — one game away from win
Ben Shelton and tennis fans everywhere were understandably shocked and fuming when Wimbledon officials suspended play just as he was about to serve for the match during Thursday's match against Rinky Hijikata. The American was leading 5-4 in the third set when play was suspended due to bad lighting at 9:29 local time, sending him into a rage, which the ESPN broadcasters described as 'understandable,' and he charged toward the chair ump. Another official walked in front of him to try and calm him down, but Shelton continued to angrily react to a second official as he was putting his racquet in his bag and preparing to walk back to the locker room. Advertisement 3 Ben Shelton during his match at Wimbledon. Before he walked off the court, Shelton received a loud ovation watching on No. 2 court. Advertisement Shelton will have to return on Friday to finish the match, taking away a chance for a full rest day for the 10th seed. 3 Ben Shelton of the United States speaks with officials after play was suspended due to darkness against Rinky Hijikata of Australia during the Gentlemen's Singles second round match on day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images He had been leading after taking the first two sets, 6-2, 7-5. Both Shelton and Hijikata made separate pleas to officials to suspend the match more than 30 minutes before play was actually stopped, the ESPN broadcast stated. Advertisement Broadcasters fumed, with analyst James Blake ripping the decision. 3 Ben Shelton of the United States gestures to the crowd after play was suspended due to darkness against Rinky Hijikata of Australia during the Gentlemen's Singles second round match on day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images 'A bad decision forced another bad decision,' he said. 'They could've stopped at the end of the second set or at 4-2. Either one of those would have been a better decision.' No. 2 court does not have a roof or artificial lights and in a statement to The Athletic, a spokesperson said that 'due to poor light it was not possible to continue and not an option to move to another court.' Advertisement Shelton is looking for his first career Grand Slam win, one year after he made the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
2025 Home Run Derby to Celebrate Two Legendary Sluggers
2025 Home Run Derby to Celebrate Two Legendary Sluggers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 MLB All-Star festivities are less than two weeks away in Atlanta, with Truist Park hosting the Home Run Derby on July 14, followed by the All-Star Game on July 15. Advertisement With some of the game's top young sluggers already confirmed, including Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh and James Wood, the power stage is set for a thrilling showcase of power. But this year's Derby carries more than just competitive fire; it carries meaning. With the Derby falling on 7/14 and the All-Star Game on 7/15, the dates themselves are a nod to history. The Atlanta Braves have painted number 44 in centerfield in honor of the late Hank Aaron before a game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park.© Jason Getz-Imagn Images In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his 714th and final career home run while playing for the Boston Braves. Nearly four decades later in 1974, Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th home run, right in Atlanta. In tribute to these milestones and the legends who achieved them, National League participants in the Derby will wear No. 44, Aaron's number, below their names, while American League Players will wear No. 3 to honor Ruth. Advertisement The idea originated with CC Sabathia, who told ESPN, "I just saw the date of the Home Run Derby, and knew that the game was in Atlanta again, and thought it would be special to honor not only Hank, but Babe in that way." With rising stars, hometown heroes and a powerful tribute at its core, the 2025 Home Run Derby is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent history. Related: Royals Eye Outfield Upgrade as MLB Trade Deadline Looms This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 expert theories on why there are so many Wimbledon upsets in 2025
The stats are downright shocking: eight top-10 seeds from both the women's and men's Wimbledon 2025 brackets were upset in the first couple of days of the Grand Slam tournament at the All England Club. So: what gives? What happened to all these top names, from Coco Gauff to Jessica Pegula to Alexander Zverv? Advertisement There's probably no right answer. There are a number of factors -- including, perhaps, that it's a coincidence, right? -- that you could throw out there to explain the phenomenon. But there are plenty of theories being thrown out there. We've rounded all of them up in one place as the tournament continues: The switch to the grass of Wimbledon is jarring Gauff had this to say, per NBC News: "I would say the quick turnaround," Gauff said after her first-round exit. "I think most of the seeds are going deeper in Roland Garros, and then you spend a long clay season and then you have to come and adjust to grass.' And then former American star Andy Roddick said this: "This is what happens when you actually play tournaments outside of the monosurface, where it's all kind of the same," Roddick said. "You allow different styles in. ... This is what we get. We don't get a six-week lead-in where we're getting a data set from [tournaments in] Monte Carlo through Geneva that matter in predictions and knowing what's going on. Because of the way the ball moves on grass, it's a harder adjustment. It's too soon after the French Open See above for the "quick turnaround" line. Like she said: if you went deep at the French Open, there's a fatigue factor, too. Advertisement "Upsets are contagious" That's what Brad Gilbert said, via ESPN: "Upsets are contagious," Brad Gilbert, former player and current coach, said on the broadcast on Tuesday. "If you're seeded, be wary before you leave that locker room." Maybe what he's trying to say: if you're a top seed and you're seeing other top seeds go home, it can get in your head. Just check out what Madison Keys said via The Times: The same message came from Madison Keys on Wednesday, who said that she had herself only just 'dodged a bullet' in her first-round match. 'When you are sitting and watching everyone kind of fall, it kind of adds a little bit of stress to the situation,' she said. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why so many Wimbledon upsets in 2025? 3 theories from experts
