Tennis-Shelton's need for speed proves costly against Sinner

Jul 9, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Ben Shelton of the United States returns a shot during his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy on day 10 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

LONDON (Reuters) -American Ben Shelton said he paid the price for trying to serve too fast after losing 7-6(2) 6-4 6-4 to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old left-hander cranked out some huge firepower as he tried to knock the ice-cool Sinner off his stride but in the big moments his big weapons failed him.