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Watch: Jannik Sinner's incredible shot helps him move on at Wimbledon

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Jul 7, 2024 3:19 PM ET

On Sunday, Jannik Sinner showed why he's one of the most electric players at Wimbledon.

Facing American Ben Shelton in the Round of 16, the 22-year-old needed one more point to tie the third set at 5-all. Sinner hit an excellent return from Shelton between his legs, helping him clinch the game on a forehand.

Jannik Sinner's latest magic trick #Wimbledon | @janniksin pic.twitter.com/eHGuCTd7RE
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2024

In a post-match interview, Sinner didn't brag about the tweener, saying it "was just luck."

The humble star won the match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (9), becoming the first Italian man to make three quarterfinal appearances at Wimbledon.

The first Italian man to reach three #Wimbledon quarter-finals

Bravo, Jannik! #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/d8ydU3Dntt
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2024

On Tuesday, he will face Daniil Medvedev. Sinner has a 5-6 record against the 28-year-old Russian, but it wouldn't be surprising if the world's No. 1 player wins this match.

As of Sunday, DraftKings Sportsbook gives Sinner the best odds (+160) to win Wimbledon for the first time in his career.

In a recent interview with Danish news outlet SpilXperten, former Wimbledon doubles champion Frederik Nielsen said he finds Sinner "a bit boring to watch." Perhaps he'll change his tune after seeing the 2024 Australian Open champion nail one of the best shots of the grass-court tournament thus far.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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