Ben Shelton advances to U.S. Open quarterfinals after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas

Ben Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the U.S. Open on Sunday to secure a spot in the tournament quarterfinals. The final score was 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in a match lasting one hour and 52 minutes. Shelton displayed strong serving throughout the contest, hitting 11 aces and winning 83% of his first-serve points without facing a break point. This result follows a more difficult third-round victory over Denis Shapovalov. Tsitsipas, who struggled after receiving a medical timeout in the second set, noted the improvement in Shelton's play since their previous meetings. Shelton now prepares for a quarterfinal matchup against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.

• 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton cruises into U.S. Open quarterfinals