Ben Shelton reaches US Open quarterfinals
In New York, United States, American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the US Open and advanced to the tournament's quarterfinals. As Channel NewsAsia reports, eighth seed Shelton won in three sets — 6:2, 6:3, 6:4.
Victory over Tsitsipas
The first set on Arthur Ashe Stadium lasted 31 minutes. Shelton combined powerful shots, delicate play and precise decisions, allowing him to make a confident start to the match.
In the third set, the American produced a spectacular overhead shot and later finished the match with confident play on his own serve. After the match, Shelton said his team had demanded his full concentration. He also called it his first match of the season to go from start to finish without significant difficulties.
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Quarterfinal against Alcaraz
Shelton's next opponent will be Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The American highly praised the play of the reigning champion, who returned to competition after a break due to injury. According to Shelton, beating Alcaraz will require a special level of tennis.
Shelton aims to become the first American to win a men's Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick's victory at the US Open in 2003.
