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Ben Shelton Warns Umpire Over Opponents Behaviour

July 07, 2025

July 7, 2025 Edition #107

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From Ben Shelton's fiery warning to the umpire to Emma Raducanu losing half her Wimbledon prize money in a bizarre twist, drama is unfolding both on and off the court. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic is back to rewriting history, this time breaking Roger Federer's long-standing curse. All that and more from a wild day at SW19!

Ben Shelton Fumes At Umpire Over Opponents’ Behaviour
Ben Shelton Fumes At Umpire Over Opponents’ Behaviour

A fiery exchange at Wimbledon saw Ben Shelton lose his cool over what he felt was unfair play, directing his anger at the chair umpire.

Novak Djokovic Wimbledon Celebration GIF

Novak Djokovic lit up Centre Court as he reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals with a passionate pump-up celebration alongside his kids. As the crowd roared, he turned and offered a thumbs up to none other than Roger Federer — a classy nod to the icon in the stands, blending past greatness with present dominance.

Did You Know

Wimbledon 1999 marked the last time four American women reached the quarterfinals: Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Monica Seles. Davenport went on to win the title, while Venus reached her first semifinal and 17-year-old Serena made her Wimbledon debut in the last eight. It was the first time both Williams sisters reached the quarters together. This run showcased the depth of American women’s tennis at the time. The feat has not been repeated since.

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