Ben Shelton Advances to US Open Quarterfinals After Defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas

New York, September 7 (Daily Kiran) : American tennis player Ben Shelton is in exceptional form as he progresses through the US Open. The eighth-seeded Shelton secured his place in the quarterfinals by defeating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. Shelton showcased aggressive play throughout the match, leaving Tsitsipas with little opportunity to mount a comeback.He maintained control from the outset, winning all three sets comfortably. In the next round, Shelton will face the reigning champion, Carlos Alcaraz. Reaching the quarterfinals has not been an easy road for Shelton. He faced tough challenges in his first three matches, needing four sets to win against Talon Greekspoor, Hubert Hurkacz, and Denis Shapovalov. However, in the fourth round, Shelton delivered his best performance yet. The 23-year-old American dominated the match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, wrapping up the victory in just 1 hour and 51 minutes.This marks Shelton's sixth appearance in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, and his second time reaching this stage at the US Open. He previously made a remarkable run to the semifinals in 2023 during just his second tournament appearance. In recent months, Shelton has maintained impressive form, boasting a 12-2 win-loss record since the North American hard-court season began after Wimbledon. During this period, he also claimed his second ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal, defeating several strong competitors along the way.Tsitsipas entered the match with confidence, having defeated formidable opponents to reach the fourth round, including Arthur Fils, who recently won the Cincinnati title, as well as Lloyd Harris and the 18th seed, Jiri Lehecka. However, he struggled against Shelton, who applied pressure from the start, not allowing Tsitsipas to find his rhythm. After falling behind in the first set, Tsitsipas faced increasing difficulties. In the second set, while trailing 2-5, he even required medical assistance for a brief period.Despite this, he could not change the match's momentum. Shelton continued to assert his dominance in the third set, breaking Tsitsipas's serve when the score was tied at 1-1, capitalizing on a netted backhand shot. Shelton kept the pressure on Tsitsipas, denying him any chance to recover. Now, he faces the formidable Carlos Alcaraz, who also advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Tommy Paul in straight sets. Notably, Alcaraz has shown no signs of decline despite not competing since April.For Shelton, the upcoming match will be challenging, as Alcaraz has been one of his toughest opponents, having won all three previous ATP encounters, including their last meeting at the French Open last year.