# Ben Shelton def. Carlos Alcaraz

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4661310/ben-shelton-vs-carlos-alcaraz
Tour: ATP

Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(7) in the 2026 US Open quarterfinal on hard courts on September 8, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(7)
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-08

## Player comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Carlos Alcaraz |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | 2002-10-09 | 2003-05-05 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3480 | 7160 |
| Elo (entering) | 2011 | 2353 |
| Current career W-L | 149-88 | 293-68 |
| Current career earnings | $15,061,439 | $64,997,598 |

Pre-match H2H: Ben Shelton 0-2 Carlos Alcaraz.

## Stats
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Carlos Alcaraz |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 7 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| 1st serve % | 66.0% | 64.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 70.0% | 69.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 57.0% | 51.0% |
| BP saved % | 73.0% | 69.0% |
| BP converted % | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.6 | -2.4 |
| Match Return+ | +2.3 | -0.7 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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