Ben Shelton irate after controversial ruling suspends match just before he serves

The umpires had a chance to stop play with Shelton leading 4-2 in the third set, however, decided to let the match resume.

Shelton, known for his rocket serves and aggressive play from the baseline, expressed his immense disappointment with the umpires' ruling, arguing that the timing was unjust due to his momentum.

The former Gator star had yet to be broken by Hijikata throughout the match, a testament to both his ability to hold serve and not give his opponents an ounce of breathing room.

With the match set to finish Friday morning, all eyes will be on Shelton to see if he can channel the frustration from the ruling into a victory over Hijikata.

Hijikata, who struggled mightily throughout the match, can use the suspension as a fresh start tomorrow and hope to be the one to establish momentum.

This incident is a reminder of the unpredictable nature in the sport of tennis, where both timing and rules and can dramatically influence the outcome of a match.