Shelton seeks first top-three win against Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final

Ben Shelton, seeded No 8, faced Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open 2026 quarter-final on Arthur Ashe Stadium carrying an 0-17 record against top-three opponents — players ranked the three highest in the world. He had lost all three prior meetings with Alcaraz, the No 2 seed and defending champion. Shelton said he would need "special tennis" to win.