"I Want to Be One of the Best Returners in the World," Declares Shelton

Ben Shelton is particularly known for his serving quality and power. However, the American, who secured a spot in the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Lorenzo Sonego, stated that he aims to improve his return game.

Even more, he wants to become one of the best returners on the tour. He said in a press conference: "Today, I returned very well, and I’m very happy with my progress.

I’m not yet at the level I want to be; my goal is to become an elite returner—I want to be one of the best returners in the world.

I’m on the right path, but I’m not there yet, even though I feel much better now than when I first started on the tour.

For me, the game slows down and becomes simpler when I land a high percentage of first serves, but also when I execute all my returns well.

That’s my goal every time I step onto the court, even if I don’t always achieve it.

Today, I didn’t serve well, and I don’t think I returned as well as I did against Fucsovics, but I stepped up in the crucial moments, which was key."

Shelton will indeed need to be sharp on returns in his next match, as he faces world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.