Hey tennis fans! Over at Court Philippe Chatrier, reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz delivered an electrifying performance by grinding past American 13th seed Ben Shelton in a thrilling four-set battle. With scores of 7-6(8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 over more than three hours, this match was an absolute roller coaster of blistering serves and power hitting! ⚡
Alcaraz showed huge respect for his opponent, saying, "I think we both have huge respect to each other, we entertained the people well." Both players traded momentum, producing spectacular rallies and drop shots that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.
The excitement doesn’t stop here—another American, 12th seed Tommy Paul, secured his position in the last eight, setting the stage for more high-voltage matches. Meanwhile, Italy's Lorenzo Musetti continued his impressive clay-court run with a win over Denmark's Holger Rune, and American Frances Tiafoe also advanced, marking a historic moment as the USA boasts more than one man in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1996! 😄
This French Open saga has all the drama of your favorite binge-worthy series, blending intense sports action with moments of pure talent and passion. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates that bring the energy straight to your mobile screen!
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Alcaraz grinds past Shelton to advance to last eight at French Open
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