Ben Shelton's time as a quarterback helped developed his arm strength and produced one of the best serves in tennis at Wimbledon.

Ben Shelton has reached his first Wimbledon quarterfinal — doing a round better than his father-turned coach, Bryan, did in 1994 — by beating Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1), 7-5.

American tennis phenom Ben Shelton is through to his first Wimbledon quarterfinals, and his sister has him to thank for getting an extended leave from work.