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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

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Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2025 Bryan Shelton and Lisa Witsken Shelton, parents of Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrate in the stands after Ben Shelton wins the round of 16 match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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.