Wimbledon: Danielle Collins comforts Ben Shelton with emotional message as Grand Slam dream fades

The cheers and applause seemed distant, victory slipping through his fingers. It’s a roller coaster ride of emotions for Ben Shelton at Wimbledon. Just days after matching his father’s remarkable feat by reaching the fourth round at the All-England Club, the American star is now out of the tournament. The ups and downs of defeat soon followed, turning Shelton’s journey into an emotional rollercoaster. In those difficult times, what Shelton needed most was support. And that’s exactly what he got from his compatriot Danielle Collins.

The in-form American tennis sensation suffered a huge setback on Sunday. Known for his impressive comeback, as evidenced by Shelton’s three matches at Wimbledon, many might have expected him to bounce back. But it was Italian dynamo Jannik Sinner who continued his campaign in style, defeating Shelton in three sets 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(9). However, the loss did not seem to dent the 21-year-old’s determination and his dream of winning a Grand Slam title, as he aims for a stronger return to the tour next year.

On his Instagram, Ben Shelton shared a photo of himself at the tournament and expressed his excitement to fight back fiercely.Keep digging ⛏️ I’ll be back at @wimbledon,” captioned the tennis star. He received immense support for his determination, with one of the first to cheer him on being fellow WTA player Danielle Collins.

Danielle Collins is known not only for her aggression, but also for her sweet gestures. She demonstrated this once again with her comment on Ben Shelton’s post. In response to Shelton’s post, “Danimal” commented: “You will come back better than ever 💙 🧡” This statement would certainly act as an encouraging spirit for the budding star who aspires to achieve great things in his youth. At the same time, this isn’t the first time Collins has lent his support to a discouraged player like Shelton.

‘Adjust…’ When Danielle Collins came to support her compatriot Beatriz Haddad Maia

Tennis, like any other sport, is a sport full of emotions. It has seen players crack and experience very difficult moments. On Saturday, Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia lost in the third round to Danielle Collins.

After the match, Maia shook hands with Collins. What initially seemed like a calm demeanor quickly turned heated when the Brazilian smashed her racket against her bag. While many criticized her for the gesture, Collins was quick to speak out in her favor. In the post-match interview, the 30-year-old said:We are described as emotional, frustrated, etc. I just say, “Oh well.” I’m going for it. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I will always show passion.

The WTA star is set to face Barbora Krejčíková in the fourth round of the tournament on Monday. Will she be able to continue her winning streak? Only time will tell.