Ben Shelton advances to U.S. Open quarterfinals after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
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.
- •Ben Shelton reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals by winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
- •The match against Stefanos Tsitsipas lasted one hour and 52 minutes.
- •Shelton finished the match with 11 aces and no break points conceded.
- •Shelton faces Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Ben Shelton? The Florida star shocked Carlos Alcaraz at US Open
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — NFL legend Chad Johnson reacts to Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open thriller that finished at 3:35am
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Florida tennis legend Ben Shelton wins US Open quarterfinal thriller over Carlos Alcaraz
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton cruises into U.S. Open quarterfinals
"NFL legend Chad Johnson was one of many who stayed up late to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. The most highly anticipated match of the tournament delivered even more drama than tennis fans could have imagined.
"In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Gainesville native and Florida tennis legend Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in an all-time US Open quarterfinal classic.
"Ben Shelton toppled a tennis giant in Carlos Alcaraz. Now the Gainesville native could become the first American men to win the US Open since 2003.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:06 PMWho is Ben Shelton? The Florida star shocked Carlos Alcaraz at US Open
Ben Shelton toppled a tennis giant in Carlos Alcaraz. Now the Gainesville native could become the first American men to win the US Open since 2003.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:50 AMNFL legend Chad Johnson reacts to Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open thriller that finished at 3:35am
NFL legend Chad Johnson was one of many who stayed up late to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. The most highly anticipated match of the tournament delivered even more drama than tennis fans could have imagined.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:51 AMFlorida tennis legend Ben Shelton wins US Open quarterfinal thriller over Carlos Alcaraz
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Gainesville native and Florida tennis legend Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in an all-time US Open quarterfinal classic.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:02 AMBen Shelton cruises into U.S. Open quarterfinals
Former Florida star Ben Shelton beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
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