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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Ben Shelton left furious after ‘unbelievable’ decision to suspend play at Wimbledon due to bad light

Ben Shelton and Rinky Hijikata were left furious after play was suspended late on day four at Wimbledon moments before the American was due to serve for the match.

The second-round contest was approaching a conclusion, despite both players questioning whether the match should continue into the third set with light quickly fading.

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