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Shelton defeats Hijikata at Wimbledon

6-2 7-5 6-4 0-0 0-0

Ben Shelton defeated R. Hijikata 6-2 7-5 6-4 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass. The match was played on July 4, 2025, at the All England Club.

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Why this one matters

A win in a 1/32 finals match at Wimbledon on grass courts is another data point in the argument Shelton's game keeps making: that first-strike tennis — the serve, the forehand behind it, the forward pressure — holds up week over week, not just on highlight reels.

  • Straight-sets victory 6-2 7-5 6-4
  • Controlled performance on grass at Wimbledon

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