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Shelton vs. Shapovalov: US Open Showdown!
5 Sep
Summary
- Eighth seed Ben Shelton faces unseeded Denis Shapovalov in US Open third round.
- Shelton leads head-to-head series 4-0, including three wins on hard courts.
- Shelton is a 2023 semifinalist at the US Open, while Shapovalov reached quarterfinals previously.
Eighth seed Ben Shelton is set to face unseeded Denis Shapovalov in the third round of the 2026 US Open on Friday. Shelton advanced by defeating Hubert Hurkacz in a four-set match, showcasing 44 winners. As a 2023 semifinalist, he continues to perform well at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Shapovalov secured his spot in this round with a straight-sets victory over Luca Van Assche. He is aiming to replicate his success from six years ago when he reached the quarterfinals. His recent form includes a runner-up finish in Los Cabos last month.
Shelton holds a commanding 4-0 lead in their head-to-head matchups, with all three hard court victories occurring this year. Despite Shapovalov's recent strong performances and aggressive play, Shelton's dominant serve numbers and his consistent success against Shapovalov position him as the favorite, particularly with the support of the home crowd in New York.
