Ben Shelton eyes 150 mph serve for U.S. Open quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Ben Shelton advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals following a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Shelton recorded 12 aces and avoided facing a break point during the match. The No. 8 seed now prepares for a Tuesday night matchup against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who maintained his tournament run with a straight-sets victory over Tommy Paul. Shelton has reached 150 mph or faster on his serve at other tournaments this year but has not yet hit that mark at this event. Alcaraz holds a 3-0 career record against Shelton and has remained undefeated against American players in major tournaments. Other American men advancing to the quarterfinals include Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelson, with Learner Tien scheduled to play his fourth-round match on Monday.
- •Ben Shelton defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Sunday.
- •Shelton faces Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.
- •Alcaraz holds a 3-0 record against Shelton in professional competition.
- •Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelson also secured spots in the quarterfinals.
- •Learner Tien plays Karen Khachanov in a remaining fourth-round match on Monday.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton Wants To Rip A 150 MPH Serve At The U.S. Open: ‘Maybe It’s Coming’
"Andy Roddick, the last American man to win a major at the 2003 U.S. Open, said Shelton has what it takes to upset Alcaraz.
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