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Shelton powers past Tsitsipas to advance to US Open quarter-finals
Eighth seed Ben Shelton delivered a dominant performance to eliminate former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the US Open. The American's decisive victory sets up a tantalizing quarter-final encounter with Carlos Alcaraz.
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Ben Shelton continued his impressive run at the US Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday, dispatching the Greek star 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in just one hour and 52 minutes.
The eighth-seeded American maintained relentless pressure throughout the encounter, breaking down the former world number three with consistent attacking play and superior court positioning. Shelton's aggressive baseline game and serve proved too formidable for Tsitsipas, who struggled to establish rhythm against the younger competitor.
The one-sided nature of the contest demonstrated Shelton's growing confidence at Flushing Meadows, where he has steadily dismantled higher-ranked opponents. His ability to control rallies and capitalize on service breaks allowed him to dictate play from the opening game.
Shelton's reward for the emphatic victory is a quarter-final showdown against top seed Carlos Alcaraz, widely regarded as one of the tournament's strongest contenders. The matchup promises to test the American's recent form against one of the sport's most formidable contemporary players.