Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out of the US Open, losing 3-0 to Shelton without putting up much of a fight. The 23-year-old American tennis player won 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 52 minutes, securing a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz.

Shelton showed from the first set that he was in excellent form, with a 74% first-serve percentage, while Tsitsipas showed he had a lot to work on to claim the win, and the 6-2 score sealed the outcome of the match.

Shelton with the drop shot!

He takes the first set 6-2. pic.twitter.com/2kHZX2aOa7

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The Greek tennis player improved as the match went on, but required medical attention during the second set, likely due to feeling unwell, and was given painkillers, with Shelton ultimately prevailing 6-3. The pace remained the same in the third set, with the American sealing a comfortable victory in the end.

What a shot from Ben Shelton to take the second set 6-3! pic.twitter.com/6f7RmvdXRE

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Love you, Stefanos Tsitsipas!

Reaching your first-ever Week 2 of the US Open in 2026, after everything you’ve been through, was a huge achievement indeed

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. You brought us so much joy with your three fantastic performances and wins over Arthur Fils, Jiri Lehecka, and Lloyd Harris

. Keep… pic.twitter.com/cb37OKGO3r

— TennisHypeNews (@TennisMediaHype) September 7, 2026

*photo source: AP