Shelton and Alcaraz set for US Open quarter-final
The No. 8 seed will meet No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz on 8 September, after the Pegula–Navarro match.
Ben Shelton will face Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s quarter-finals at the 2026 US Open on 8 September, according to Yahoo Sports.
The match is scheduled to follow Jessica Pegula’s meeting with Emma Navarro, which is due to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Shelton and Alcaraz are not expected on court before 8.30 p.m. ET at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Shelton enters the fixture as the No. 8 seed, while Alcaraz is the No. 2 seed. The source report describes Alcaraz as being in strong form after a wrist injury led to withdrawals from two Grand Slam events.
Alcaraz is pursuing another US Open title, while Shelton is seeking his first Grand Slam championship. The source material previews the quarter-final and does not include a result.
The match is scheduled to air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, with streaming listed on ESPN Unlimited and other platforms. Availability may vary by location and subscription.
