{
  "id": 5742676,
  "title": "147 MPH Thunderbolt! Ben Shelton Blasts Ace Past Denis Shapovalov In Thrilling US Open Third-Round Clash | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/147-mph-thunderbolt-ben-shelton-blasts-ace-past-denis-shapovalov-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T07:13:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/147-mph-thunderbolt-ben-shelton-blasts-ace-past-denis-shapovalov-in-thrilling-us-open-third-round-clash-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}