Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praises Ben Shelton after the American beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final. Tendulkar calls the match “some tennis,” highlighting how both players repeatedly fought back when the contest looked decided.
Across outlets, Tendulkar’s reaction includes congratulations for Shelton’s resilience and appreciation for the quality and closeness of the match. He also expresses sympathy for Alcaraz, whose performance follows a return from a wrist injury and is framed as especially difficult. One source notes that Alcaraz faces physical strain during the match, including an incident of vomiting, but continues until the final point.
The reports also describe the impact of the result: Shelton registers a major career win, advances to the US Open semi-finals, and ends Alcaraz’s run of Grand Slam success. Sources further specify that Shelton’s next opponent is fellow American Frances Tiafoe, as the match concludes with one of the latest finishes in US Open history.
