Follow live as Ben Shelton takes on U.S. Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ben Shelton (8) takes on Carlos Alcaraz (2) in the 2026 U.S. Open men’s singles quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows. The final match of the night from Arthur Ashe Stadium looks set to be an epic clash between two title contenders.

Carlos Alcaraz will face No. 8 seed Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open today. The defending champion advanced to the final eight after a straight-sets victory (6-4, 6-3, 6-4) over Tommy Paul in the previous round.

Carlos Alcaraz produced a spectacular moment against Ben Shelton at the US Open, unleashing a powerful forehand that showcased his trademark aggression and precision. The Spaniard’s explosive stroke electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium as he battled for momentum in the quarterfinal.

Carlos Alcaraz is playing around with his long hair look at the US Open, and could be seen rocking it in a new style ahead of his quarterfinal clash with Ben Shelton

Carlos Alcaraz puts his crown on the line against America’s fiercest young gun, Ben Shelton, under the blinding New York lights.

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