Rains, delays, suspensions, and whatnot tried to stop Ben Shelton from advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon. His showdown against Denis Shapovalov not only just tested his grip on grass but his patience as well. While the victory came after extended tussles, a unique celebration was quite obvious. However, the fact that it didn’t come from the ATP star but his parents who were spotted in the stands aroused interest.

Ben Shelton’s performance at Wimbledon this year is nothing less than exceptional. The tennis star pushed himself right from the start as all three of his victories so far came in consecutive five-set matches. After serving defeats to Mattia Bellucci, Lloyd Harris, and Denis Shapovalov, the American has earned a spot in the fourth round for the first time in his career. But before that, his parents were captured in an act of love to celebrate their son’s massive win.

The crowd witnessed an emotional moment post-victory as Ben’s parents, Bryan Shelton and Lisa Witsken Shelton, kissed each other out of excitement at this huge moment in Ben’s career. What makes it even more special is the fact that it happened amid the massive British crowd as they watched and adored the Shelton family.

Shelton’s third-round match against Denis Shapovalov was nothing less than thrilling. The match had to be suspended on Friday due to rain and was therefore resumed on Saturday. The young American fought for each point, ultimately winning with the final scoreline of 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

The crowd was seen celebrating when the love birds cherished their son’s win in a unique way. Both Bryan Shelton and Lisa Witsken Shelton have a rich history in the sport. They met while competing in tennis tournaments and eventually started dating. This led to their marriage followed by a talented contribution to American tennis.

Both have played equal roles in Ben’s tennis career. “My parents put an emphasis on only doing things if I was going to do it at 100%, and there was no reason of wasting money or wasting my time if I wasn’t passionate about what I was doing,” the ATP star once said, mentioning the strategic support that his tennis parents provide.

As the Sheltons indulged in this act of love, not only Ben but the whole tennis community witnessed a strong relationship that was built on the courts. However, this isn’t the only moment that the Sheltons celebrated together.

When Ben Shelton revealed the funniest thing his dad told him

The Shelton family is not just associated with the sport but lives with it. The young ATP star, who currently stands as a tough competitor at the grass-court major event, grew up listening to stories from the sport and its different elements. During one of the interviews, Shelton was asked about the funniest story that his dad told him about Wimbledon.

“I think one of the funniest is that the court he beat Stich on is called the graveyard court and they got rid of it,” he said, picking one of the many hilarious tales his father and coach narrated. “That was one of the funniest moments for him. But I think it’s one of the coolest places that he gets to come back to, and he says to me all the time that I didn’t think I would be back here as a coach at this point in my life,” he added, making it clear that however he performs, his parents are proud of him.

However, besides revealing how his father feels, young Ben also said that the whole Shelton family enjoys their time together in here. “We’re all enjoying it, me and my family, we are looking forward to more opportunities and taking that as it goes,” he said, showcasing the unbreakable love that binds them together.

Ben Shelton is set to face the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the upcoming round. As it is a bigger challenge, it still remains to be seen if his parents get to celebrate another victory together in their unique way.