Shelton Beats Shapovalov in Four Sets, Sets Up Clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas

New York, September 5 – Benn Shelton’s four‑set triumph over Denis Shapovalov has paved the way for a high‑stakes fourth‑round encounter with Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2026 US Open.

After a tightly contested first two sets that each went to a tiebreak, Shelton surged ahead in the third with a 6‑2 scoreline, following a dip in Shapovalov’s play. The American sealed the match with a 6‑4 fourth set, breaking early and defending his lead to the finish.

The victory not only extends Shelton’s dominant 5‑0 head‑to‑head record over Shapovalov on the ATP Tour but also demonstrates his ability to rebound after losing the second‑set tiebreak.

Tsitsipas, the 18th seed, entered the round after a comeback win over Jiri Lehecka, turning a 2‑6 first set into a 2‑1 comeback and ultimately prevailing 2‑6, 6‑1, 7‑6(3), 6‑1. The upcoming match will pit Shelton’s aggressive baseline game against Tsitsipas’s versatile shot‑making, offering fans a compelling contrast of styles.

Both players have shown resilience this week, setting the stage for what could be a breakthrough performance for Shelton on the Grand Slam stage.