Day 10 at Wimbledon brought thrilling quarter-final matchups and standout performances across both the men’s and women’s draws. One of the major stories heading into the day was the continued sportsmanship shown by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Earlier in the week, Sinner demonstrated immense class when he prioritized Grigor Dimitrov’s well-being over his own match progress, even while struggling with an elbow injury.
His thoughtful act garnered widespread admiration, reinforcing his image as not just a top player but a model of integrity in the sport.
The spotlight now turns to Sinner’s quarter-final battle against Ben Shelton. Sinner, still recovering from his injury, faces a stern challenge in Shelton, a 22-year-old American known for his high-energy game and powerful serve.
Standing tall at 6ft 4in, Shelton enters the match with momentum and confidence, having reached his third Grand Slam semi-final. His appearance marks the first time in over two decades that an American male of his age has made it this far at Wimbledon.
Although Sinner leads their head-to-head record 5-0, Shelton’s ferocious 148 mph serve could test the Italian’s physical readiness, setting up a highly anticipated clash.
Elsewhere in the men’s competition, Flavio Cobolli emerged as another rising star. Just a few months older than Shelton, Cobolli impressed with his fearless performance against Marin Cilic.
His emotional victory moved his family to tears, and even caught the attention of Novak Djokovic’s son, Stefan, who added Cobolli’s autograph to his cap—joining those of tennis legends, though not yet his own father’s.
In the women’s draw, Centre Court featured a compelling matchup between experience and youth. Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic, who made a remarkable comeback less than a year after becoming a mother, reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final.
She took on 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who has advanced through the tournament without dropping a set. Andreeva’s composed performance belied her age, making her one of the most talked-about young talents this season.
The winner of Bencic vs. Andreeva is set to face the victor between Iga Swiatek and Liudmila Samsonova. While Swiatek brings five Grand Slam titles and proven consistency, Samsonova’s comfort on grass courts adds unpredictability to the match.
Interestingly, Samsonova prefers not to learn about her opponent in advance, adding further intrigue to this already captivating quarter-final stage.