The anticipation builds as Ben Shelton faces defending U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This quarterfinal match in the U.S. Open men’s singles is set to be a thrilling encounter between two top contenders.
Shelton’s Journey to the Quarterfinals
Ben Shelton, seeded eighth, aims for his first U.S. Open title. His path so far:
- R1: Defeated Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2
- R2: Overcame Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5
- R3: Beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4
- R4: Defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
Alcaraz’s Path and Recovery
Second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who recently returned from a wrist injury, sails into the quarterfinals with minimal resistance:
- R1: Beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
- R2: Overcame Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2
- R3: Defeated Yibing Wu 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
- R4: Beat Tommy Paul (20) 6-4, 6-3, 6-4
Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
Arthur Ashe Stadium, part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, boasts the largest center court in professional tennis. With a capacity of 23,771, it stands as the crown jewel of the facility, which has hosted the U.S. Open since 1978.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast on ESPN in the U.S., while viewers in the UK can catch the action on Sky Sports. For streaming in the U.S., tune in via Fubo.
Match Timing
The quarterfinal clash between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to commence after the conclusion of the women’s singles quarterfinal match between Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis throughout the match.