Ben Shelton beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up U.S. Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz
American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas at the U.S. Open to advance to the quarterfinals. He is now set to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated match.
Why it matters
Shelton's performance represents a potential breakthrough for American men's tennis, which has struggled to produce a Grand Slam champion in recent decades.
No. 8 seed Ben Shelton outshone Stefanos Tsitsipas under the U.S. Open spotlight on Sunday, sealing a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory to reach the quarterfinals and boost home hopes of a first American men’s Grand Slam champion in more than two decades.Shelton next faces Carlos Alcaraz and the 23-year-old showed he has the tools to trouble…
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