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Morgan Stanley Grants Emma Shelton Extra Leave as Ben Reaches Wimbledon Round of 16

An on-court appeal that resonated on social media secured Emma Shelton’s extended leave hours before her brother’s fourth-round match against Lorenzo Sonego

Overview

  • Tenth-seeded Ben Shelton advanced to the fourth round with a straight-sets win over Marton Fucsovics.
  • During his on-court interview he publicly asked Morgan Stanley to grant his sister a few extra days off to remain at Wimbledon.
  • Spectators booed when Morgan Stanley was mentioned, eliciting a playful protest from Shelton in support of Emma.
  • Emma Shelton confirmed via Instagram that her leave was approved and her return flight was canceled following her brother’s plea.
  • With his sister still courtside as his “lucky charm,” Shelton now prepares to face Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in the Round of 16.