Ben Shelton needed just one minute to defeat his opponent at Wimbledon on Friday after the match was suspended due to darkness the night before. The second-round bout against Rinky Hijikata had been called off the previous day due to poor lighting conditions, which led to Shelton’s frustration as he was serving for the match at 6-3, 7-5, 5-4. The match was suspended at 9:29 p.m. local time, and both players had argued for an earlier suspension. Shelton, who returned to the court early Friday morning, advanced to the third round in a quick finish, as he had not been broken throughout the match. He faced Marton Focsovics of Hungary in the next round, marking his third consecutive Wimbledon appearance and his best finish at the tournament last year, where he reached the fourth round. This year, he has already made it to the third round, showcasing his consistency at Grand Slam events. Shelton expressed understanding of the tournament’s decisions, noting that he lived with the circumstances and came out to perform. His performance highlights the challenges players face with unexpected scheduling changes, especially in high-stakes environments like Wimbledon.