Ben Shelton, an ATP opponent who has lost to Carlos Alcaraz twice, claims that the Spaniard can hit any shot he wants.
Since making his debut on the ATP Tour, winning four Grand Slam singles titles and rising to the top of the world rankings, Alcaraz has amazed tennis players, both current and former, commentators, and fans.
In 2024, the Spaniard won two of his four major championships, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He has an excellent record against Shelton, who is only a few months older than him.
They first faced off at the Canadian Open in 2023, where Alcaraz won in straight sets. Last month, he defeated the American once more at the Laver Cup.
American ace Shelton has nothing but praise for Alcaraz, even though he lost both of his matches against the world No. 2. When asked about his favourite ATP players to watch, Shelton mentioned the Spanish player during his remarks at this week’s Swiss Indoors Open.
Shelton talked about it and said: “Alcaraz is a great athlete, capable of hitting every shot imaginable, he entertains the crowd and always has a smile on his face. He is a personality on the court, that is what I love to watch and he gives me that feeling of seeing an artist but also someone who plays at the highest level.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
At the moment ranked no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.27 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
During this season the Spaniard has an overall 51-10 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.367 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the runner-up in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Shelton in Basel, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.23, the American has achieved a composed 41-23 win-loss record in 2024. Shelton is now competing in Basel where he ousted the world no.36 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3 6-4, the world no.169 Stan Wawrinka 7-6(2) 7-5, the world no.7 Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 and the world no.20 Arthur Fils 6-3 7-6(9).
Ben Shelton will take on the world no.50 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the final on Sunday at 3:30 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual record is 1-0 for Mpetshi Perricard.
Shelton has won 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton clashed against each other just on 2 occasions. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz. The last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4 6-4 in the round robin in Berlin (Laver Cup) on the 21st of September 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.27 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this season Alcaraz has managed to achieve a composed 51-10 record. Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.367 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top events.
Carlos has won 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Shelton in Basel, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.23, Shelton achieved a composed 41-23 match record in 2024. The American is playing in Basel where he managed to beat the world no.36 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3 6-4, the world no.169 Stan Wawrinka 7-6(2) 7-5, the world no.7 Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 and the world no.20 Arthur Fils 6-3 7-6(9).
Ben Shelton will square off with the world no.50 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the final on Sunday at 3:30 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Mpetshi Perricard.
Ben conquered 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton faced off just 2 times. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they played each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4 6-4 in the round robin in Berlin (Laver Cup) on the 21st of September 2024.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.