147 MPH Thunderbolt! Ben Shelton Blasts Ace Past Denis Shapovalov In Thrilling US Open Third-Round Clash | Video
Ben Shelton produced another statement performance at the 2026 US Open, powering past Denis Shapovalov in a thrilling four-set third-round battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The eighth-seeded American prevailed 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 to book his place in the fourth round. One of the biggest highlights of the contest came from Shelton’s serve. The American unleashed a blistering 147 mph ace down the…
In a gripping clash at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Ben Shelton of the United States outdid Denis Shapovalov in a grueling third-round match at the 2026 US Open. The eighth-seeded American clinched victory with a 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 score, securing his position in the fourth round. A standout moment occurred when Shelton unleashed a blistering 147 mph serve down the T, leaving Shapovalov with little chance of reaching the ball.
The match was fiercely competitive in the first two sets, with both players claiming a tiebreak. Shelton led the first 7-3, but Shapovalov bounced back to win the second 7-5, leveling the contest. Shelton then asserted his dominance, triumphing 6-3 in the third set before securing the fourth set 6-4. This win adds to Shelton's impressive US Open campaign, as he entered the tournament as the No. 8 seed.
He had previously overcome a tough second-round opponent in Hubert Hurkacz, winning 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5. Shelton's triumph also paves the way for a fourth-round showdown against Stefanos Tsitsipas. With strong home support and momentum from his recent title-winning run in Montreal, Shelton will aim to continue his deep run in New York.
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