Ben Shelton's Wimbledon Plea: Sister Gets Week Off! You Won't Believe How!

Tennis star Ben Shelton isn't just making waves on the court at Wimbledon; he's also winning hearts with his dedication to his family. After his impressive third-round victory, Shelton used his post-match interview to make a public plea to Morgan Stanley, his sister Emma's employer, for her to get some extra time off work.

A Brother's Love and a Public Plea

Shelton explained that Emma, who has been a constant presence at his matches and a self-proclaimed "lucky charm," was scheduled to return to work in the United States. With a grin, he asked the crowd, "If any of you all have some [connections] and can get her a couple extra days off so she can [stay and] we can keep this rolling, that’d be great."

Mission Accomplished: Victory On and Off the Court

The power of a public plea (and perhaps a little bit of tennis star influence) worked! Emma confirmed on Instagram Stories that her "return flight: cancelled," indicating that she had indeed been granted the requested time off. Ben also celebrated the good news on his own Stories.

Shelton has advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and his sister, Emma, will be in the stands on Wednesday for his Wimbledon quarterfinals matchup against Jannik Sinner. Shelton is the 10th seed at Wimbledon. Wednesday’s match will mark the first quarterfinals appearance for Shelton at Wimbledon. He is the youngest American to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon since Andy Roddick did so in 2004 when he was 21 years old.

Family Support Fuels Wimbledon Run

Shelton's story highlights the importance of family support in athletic success. With Emma now able to stay and cheer him on, he'll be looking to continue his impressive run at Wimbledon and potentially reach the semifinals. This heartwarming story proves that sometimes, a little public advocacy can go a long way!