Ben Shelton seems to be primed for extra at US Open after breezing into quarterfinals
Ben Shelton dominated from begin to end Sunday evening, breezing into the U.S. Open quarterfinal — and searching like a risk for much more. Way more.
The athletic lefty crushed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in Arthur Ashe Stadium, lastly placing collectively an entire efficiency in Flushing Meadows.
“My group advised me that if I didn’t present totally centered (Sunday), they have been going to depart,” Shelton joked. “Yeah, I feel it was all in my head, to be trustworthy. I used to be centered, performed an entire match from begin to end. Yeah, actually proud of this efficiency. It’s my first easy match thus far this yr. I’m proud of the way in which I play, and I’m pleased I can play this fashion in entrance of you guys.”
After being damaged 9 instances by means of his first three wins of this Open, Shelton by no means even confronted a single break level on Sunday. As a matter of truth, he solely misplaced 14 factors on his serve all evening in an totally dominant efficiency.
Shelton gave the American males three quarterfinalists of their dwelling Slam — a feat they completed in 2005 and 2023 — with potential for yet one more to monopolize half the sector.
However it’s nonetheless been a staggering 23 years since an American man has received a Slam. Shelton was nonetheless in diapers, not even a yr outdated, when Andy Roddick prevailed in Flushing Meadows. But when he retains enjoying the way in which he did Sunday, Shelton may finish that drought on this U.S. Open.
Granted, Shelton would should undergo Carlos Alcaraz in a quarterfinal doubtless Tuesday, the defending champ hilariously having no thought who he was dealing with within the draw.
However Shelton — 0-3 all-time in opposition to the Spaniard — was completely clear on who he’s going to should take care of.
“Yeah. Particular tennis. I feel the extent that he’s been enjoying at is actually, actually spectacular to be not enjoying for 5 months. To return out and do what he’s accomplished thus far this event has been superhuman. We’re pleased to have him again on tour. He lights up the stadium each time he performs. I feel it’s going to be fireworks on Tuesday evening. I hope you guys come again, as a result of I’m able to go.”
