Florida Gators News: Tim Tebow becomes a dad, Ben Shelton keeps dancing at Wimbledon

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow (15) watches team introductions against the Miami Hurricanes before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow (15) watches team introductions against the Miami Hurricanes before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Tim Tebow had a ton of iconic moments during his time as a Florida Gator, but almost every Gator fan who knows Tebow would agree that his proudest moment in life just occurred.

Tebow and his wife Demi-Leigh took to social media to announce the birth of their daughter Daphne Reign Tebow.

In the post, Demi-Leigh explained the meaning of the name:

"Daphne is a name that's been close to my heart since I was a little girl. I never got to meet my mom's mother, but her sister, Daphne, stepped in as a grandma figure to me. She was so special to my mom and I — a tiny, kind and strong South African woman who always had shortbread in the house, was the epitome of grit and grace, loved Jesus, had the voice of an angel and made everyone feel seen and special"

"And Reign… it's a name that holds so much meaning. It's inspired by a precious little girl Tim and I have loved deeply for years. Her story has shaped our hearts in ways I can't even begin to explain."

Ben Shelton is the new face of American tennis

Florida Gator alum Ben Shelton keeps making history at Wimbledon. He defeated Lorenzo Sonego in four sets to advance to his first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Even just by making the Round of 16, Shelton became the youngest American man since Andy Roddick to appear in at least three Round of 16 majors.

Since winning the 2022 NCAA Singles title, along with helping Florida to the national title in 2021, Shelton has appeared in the 2023 US Open semifinals and the 2025 Australian Open semifinals.

He is currently ranked 10th in the world and is the second-highest ranked American behind Taylor Fritz.

Shelton will take on No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner, who was down two sets to none in his Round of 16 match before advancing due to Grigor Dimitrov suffering a pectoral injury that forced him to withdraw.