Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Ben Shelton To Reach Quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz showcased both brilliance and sportsmanship in his fourth-round win over Ben Shelton at the French Open on Sunday, winning 7-6(8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. During the game, Alcaraz hit a volley but told the umpire he dropped his racket before hitting the ball, so the point went to Shelton. The crowd clapped for his honesty. Even after giving away the point and facing six break points, the clay master stayed strong. Shelton won the third set, but Alcaraz broke early in the fourth and won the match after 3 hours and 19 minutes. Next, the Spaniard will play Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, hugs Ben Shelton of the U.S. after winning their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
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Ben Shelton of the U.S. returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
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Ben Shelton of the U.S. returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
| Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton
| Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
Ben Shelton of the U.S. serves against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their fourth round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris.
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