Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open Quarterfinals

The anticipated quarterfinal match at the 2026 U.S. Open features Ben Shelton taking on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Both players aim to secure a spot in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Match Overview

Ben Shelton, seeded 8th, is up against the formidable Carlos Alcaraz, seeded 2nd. Alcaraz is determined to retain his 2025 title and has shown remarkable skill in his comeback tournament following a right wrist injury. Meanwhile, Shelton is meeting expectations, showcasing consistency throughout the tournament.

Broadcast Information

• U.S. Viewers: Watch on ESPN or stream via Fubo.
• UK Viewers: Tune in on Sky Sports.

Ben Shelton’s Path

Ben Shelton’s journey to the quarterfinals has been marked by strong performances:

• R1: Defeated Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2
• R2: Overcame Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5
• R3: Beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4
• R4: Victorious against Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

Alcaraz’s Tournament Performance

Carlos Alcaraz has encountered minimal resistance on his way to the quarterfinals:

• R1: Won against Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
• R2: Beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2
• R3: Defeated Yibing Wu 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
• R4: Overpowered Tommy Paul (20) 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., hosts the U.S. Open. It includes 22 courts on 46.5 acres. Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest in professional tennis, has a capacity of 23,771 and is undergoing renovations. Louis Armstrong Stadium, another key court, holds 14,000 spectators.

Match Timing

The clash between Shelton and Alcaraz will start once the women’s singles quarterfinal between Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula concludes.

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