SHELTON DESTROYS ALCARAZ, EPIC CLASH AT THE US OPEN

The quarter-final stage at the US Open hosted one of the most spectacular and shocking clashes of the season. Playing in front of his home crowd, young American racket Ben Shelton secured one of the biggest victories of his career by eliminating world number 2 Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz after a breathtaking 5-set marathon. Lasting exactly 4 hours and 31 minutes (1:02, 0:50, 0:48, 0:37, 1:14), this physical and mental battle completely captivated thousands of tennis fans packing Arthur Ashe Stadium. Breaking his opponent's resistance with impeccable composure and thunderous serves in the deciding set, Shelton booked a historic all-American semi-final showdown against his compatriot Frances Tiafoe.

The detailed match statistics document how aggressive and fearless Shelton's approach was on the court. Shelton produced 38 winners throughout the match, surpassing Alcaraz's 34 winners with relentless offensive pressure. Although this high-risk style resulted in 53 unforced errors, the American stepped up with clutch baseline shots whenever the match hung in the balance. Alcaraz converted 5 of his 16 break opportunities, while Shelton capitalized on 3 of his 11 break chances. With first-serve winning percentages running neck and neck at 70% to 69%, the home favorite had the final word. Tennis fans worldwide are now eagerly anticipating the mouthwatering semi-final clash between Shelton and Tiafoe.

GÖRSEL: AL JAZEERA