Harris bows out of Wimbledon after gallant fight

South Africa’s Lloyd Harris staged a gallant fight in the second round of the Wimbledon. Harris lost the battle to 14th ATP ranked Ben Shelton in a five-set contest.

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Harris, 27, started the match with an impressive set, taking the American to the cleaners and won the match six games to four. He took the first set with 10 aces with no break points faced. But the two gave a stronger performance in the second set that saw the game being forced into a tie breaker which the 21-year old won.

Big Ben Shelton celebrates the fourth of July with a bang 🇺🇸

The American defeats Lloyd Harris in a stunning five set encounter 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(7) 🤯#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/TmpoPjBLnl

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The South African pulled one back in the third set which was also forced into the break, this seemed to have him rest on his laurels which allowed the former US Open semifinalist back into the game. Shelton Powered through to take the last set in yet another tie break.

Shelton showed great feel around the net under the pressure in the tie-break to advance to the third round at The Championships for the first time in his career.

Meanwhile Tennis South Africa and American Express are ready to host the Amex Tennis Town at Montecasino, the first fan park of its kind in South Africa.

The Amex Tennis Town, which runs from 5 to 7 July, and from 12 to 14 July, will showcase live screenings of the Wimbledon and will have a number of engaging activities including top tier coaching clinics of players and public too.