On Saturday, World No. 10 Ben Shelton secured a straight-sets victory over Márton Fucsovics on Court 1, advancing to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon 2024. Shelton’s impressive performance at SW19 continues as he has yet to drop a set in the tournament, bolstered by the presence of his family in his player box—a presence he fought to ensure by publicly requesting time off for his sister from her employer, Morgan Stanley.
During his on-court interview, Shelton revealed that his sister Emma, who serves as his lucky charm, initially could not stay in London for the tournament’s second week due to work commitments. Addressing the Wimbledon crowd, Shelton made an earnest appeal for help securing her more time off. Following this, Shelton posted on Instagram confirming his sister would now be present to support him in his upcoming match against Lorenzo Sonego on Monday.
Family’s Role in Shelton’s Wimbledon Experience
Beyond Emma, Shelton’s player box at Wimbledon also includes his father, mother, and girlfriend, US football star Trinity Rodman, all residing together in a rented house in London. Shelton shared during his post-match press conference how having his family close during the intense tournament has been a rewarding experience amid the demanding tennis calendar.
We’ve really enjoyed it. … It’s been great. It’s important to me. The tennis season’s long so the times where you can get people together to come travel with you or be at a tournament, especially if it’s a big tournament, it’s a lot of fun.
—Ben Shelton, Tennis Player
This familial support not only boosts Shelton emotionally but provides essential comfort during the grueling months of a nearly year-round professional tennis schedule, including his involvement in Patrick Mouratoglou’s Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) league.
Demonstrating Consistency Across Major Grand Slam Events
With his recent victory, Shelton has reached the second round or better in half of the Grand Slams he has entered, underlining his rapid rise on the ATP circuit. In just ten Grand Slams, Shelton has reached the Round of 16 on three occasions—twice at Wimbledon (2024, 2025) and once at the French Open (2025)—as well as advancing to the semi-finals twice, including the 2025 Australian Open and 2023 US Open.
Reflecting on this achievement during his press briefing, Shelton acknowledged the challenges athletes face in best-of-five set matches and expressed pride in his ability to sustain deep runs at these premier events.
I don’t overlook that accomplishment. I know that it’s a difficult task just to play three out of five sets mentally and physically, and to have a lot of deep runs I think is pretty cool.
—Ben Shelton, Tennis Player
Shelton also detailed his ambitions to apply this Grand Slam success to other tournaments, including Masters 1000, ATP 500, and 250 events, aiming to elevate his consistency across the professional tour.
Upcoming Challenge Against Lorenzo Sonego
Looking ahead, Shelton is preparing for a fourth-round clash with Lorenzo Sonego, a player he currently leads 3-1 in head-to-head matchups, with recent wins at both the Australian Open and French Open this year. The matchup promises to be a competitive test as Shelton seeks to maintain his momentum and continue his breakthrough at Wimbledon.
With his sister now confirmed to be in his player box, Shelton will have vital family support as he aims to extend his impressive run at SW19 into the tournament’s deeper rounds.
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