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Alcaraz Faces Shelton in US Open Thriller
9 Sep
Summary
- Alcaraz is the defending champion and world number two.
- Shelton seeks to upset Alcaraz, having lost all previous meetings.
- The match takes place on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton are scheduled to compete in a compelling quarter-final match at the US Open. Alcaraz, the reigning champion and second seed, has been in exceptional form, demonstrating a remarkable winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments. His career record at the US Open is particularly strong, boasting the highest winning percentage among men in the Open era.
Despite Alcaraz's dominance, Shelton represents a significant challenge. The young American has showcased impressive performances throughout the tournament, defeating several strong opponents. While Shelton has a history of losses against top-three ranked players and has not previously defeated Alcaraz, he will have the home crowd's support on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This match presents Shelton an opportunity to become only the second American man in two decades to defeat a top-three player at the US Open. Frances Tiafoe has already advanced to the semifinals, setting the stage for a potential all-American final four.
