In one of the most jaw-dropping moments of Wimbledon 2025, Ben Shelton stunned the crowd by winning a point that defied logic, physics, and the boundaries of the court itself. During his second-round match against Rinky Hijikata, Shelton chased down a wide shot so aggressively that he ran completely off the court—only to somehow recover and win the point. The crowd erupted in disbelief, with gasps turning into cheers as the American pulled off the improbable.
The crowd reacts with awe and disbelief
The moment instantly went viral, with fans and commentators alike struggling to describe what they had just witnessed. On social media, clips of the point were shared with captions like “Did that really just happen?” and “Shelton is built different.” Even seasoned tennis analysts were left speechless, calling it one of the most athletic plays ever seen at the All England Club.
Shelton in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.
10 (career-high), the American has achieved an overall 21-14 record in 2025. The American is now playing in Wimbledon where he conquered the world no.179 Alex Bolt 6-4 7-6(1) 7-6 and the world no.87 Rinky Hijikata 6-2 7-5 6-4.Ben Shelton will face the world no.105 Marton Fucsovics in the 3rd round. They have never played each other till now in top competitions.
The American got to the final in Munich (BMW Open).