Ben Shelton faces Carlos Alcaraz tonight in the 2026 U.S. Open men’s singles quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows.

The Clash of Titans

Tonight’s match is expected to be a thrilling contest between two top contenders. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, aims to retain his title after a successful comeback from a wrist injury earlier this year. Ben Shelton has consistently lived up to his high seeding with solid performances throughout the tournament.

Shelton’s Journey

Ben Shelton, seeded eighth, is on a quest for his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. Here’s his path to the quarterfinals:

• Round 1: Defeated Tallon Griekspoor – 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2
• Round 2: Overcame Hubert Hurkacz – 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5
• Round 3: Triumphed over Denis Shapovalov – 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4
• Round 4: Beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets – 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

Alcaraz’s Form

Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second, has shown formidable form, only dropping one set en route to the quarterfinals:

• Round 1: Defeated Roman Safiullin – 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
• Round 2: Faced Jaime Faria, winning – 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2
• Round 3: Beat Yibing Wu – 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
• Round 4: Won against Tommy Paul (20) – 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

Arthur Ashe Stadium

The match takes place at Arthur Ashe Stadium, known for its grand scale and lively atmosphere. With a seating capacity of 23,771, it stands as the largest center court in professional tennis. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has hosted the U.S. Open since 1978, offering 22 courts across its 46.5 acres. Forthcoming renovations aim to enhance the stadium with more seating options and modern facilities.

Viewing Options

You can catch the match on ESPN in the U.S., with streaming options available through Fubo. Viewers in the UK can watch the action live on Sky Sports.

Stay tuned with us for real-time updates and analysis as Shelton and Alcaraz battle for a place in the semifinals!