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Shelton Ends Delayed Wimbledon Match in 71 Seconds, Prompting Policy Debate

Apologizing for his post-suspension confrontation, Shelton prepares to face Márton Fucsovics as calls grow to reevaluate Wimbledon’s curfew and electronic line-calling rules.

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Ben Shelton returned to the court for just 71 seconds as he wrapped up victory against Rinky Hijikata
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Overview

  • Ben Shelton wrapped up his suspended second-round match against Rinky Hijikata in just 71 seconds, firing four unreturnable serves to complete a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory.
  • Play had been halted at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday on Court Two due to fading natural light, forcing the contest to resume the next morning under full Electronic Line Calling.
  • Shelton approached umpire Nacho Forcadell after the darkness suspension and later apologized in his press conference for being “upset in the moment.”
  • He criticized Wimbledon’s shift to full Electronic Line Calling, arguing that human line judges would have prevented the late-night stoppage when Hawk-Eye faltered.
  • Shelton is set to face 105th-ranked Márton Fucsovics in the third round, aiming to reach the fourth round at the All England Club for the second consecutive year.