Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz secured a crucial victory for Team Europe, defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets to level the score at the Laver Cup. Alcaraz’s win followed Frances Tiafoe’s comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the second day of competition.
Results for: Ben Shelton
Frances Tiafoe emerged victorious in a thrilling four-hour battle against fellow American Ben Shelton at the US Open, advancing to the round of 16. The match was a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal, with Tiafoe exacting revenge for his previous loss to Shelton.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one, defeated Ben Shelton in a hard-fought three-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sinner’s power and precision proved too much for the young American, who despite a strong start, ultimately fell short.