A hard-fought five-set marathon on the tennis court saw Shelton overcome defending champion Alcaraz in a dramatic victory. The match featured intense rallies and multiple tiebreaks, with Shelton securing key breaks in the fourth and fifth sets to turn the tide. Despite Alcaraz’s strong start, Shelton’s resilience and clutch performances in critical moments proved decisive. The match underscored the competitive fire between two top-tier players in a high-stakes clash.
Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
