Alcaraz faces Shelton in blockbuster US Open quarter-final
Ben Shelton is among a strong contingent of American men aiming to end their 23-year Grand Slam title drought.
Ben Shelton anticipates Carlos Alcaraz to be at full strength for their quarter-final showdown at the US Open, despite the Spaniard's recent return from a right wrist injury. Shelton believes Alcaraz looks "very normal" and expects a high-level performance from the seven-time Grand Slam champion. Frances Tiafoe, a strong American contender, will face Alex Michelsen in their quarter-final, while two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will go head-to-head against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Both matches promise intense tennis, with Tiafoe eager to bring his energy and Sabalenka preparing to face the Czech's best. Jessica Pegula leads her quarter-final against Emma Navarro, with Pegula's four career wins over Navarro including a recent victory at Cincinnati.
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