Ben Shelton delivered a commanding performance to eliminate Stefanos Tsitsipas from the 2026 US Open, winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American’s clinical display left little room for the Greek competitor to mount any meaningful challenge on the sport’s biggest stages.
Tsitsipas arrived at the tournament working with a new coaching setup following recent changes to his support team. The Greek star is now being guided by Patrick Mouratoglou and Thomas Perrin, alongside his father Apostolos Tsitsipas who continues in a coaching capacity. Despite the fresh perspectives in his corner, Tsitsipas could not find his rhythm against Shelton’s relentless baseline game.
Shelton’s Commanding Display
The American’s performance was near-flawless throughout the match. Shelton controlled the pace and direction of play, systematically breaking down Tsitsipas’s service games while holding his own serves with conviction. The three-set victory represented a statement performance in the fourth round of the year’s final Grand Slam.
Mouratoglou’s Gracious Response
Following the loss, Mouratoglou was quick to acknowledge Shelton’s superiority on the day. “Congratulations to Ben Shelton and his team for a perfect match and amazing performance. You were too good yesterday,” the coach stated, recognizing the dominant nature of the American’s victory.
The defeat marks a significant setback for Tsitsipas in his bid to capture a major title, with the fourth round representing as far as the Greek talent could advance at this year’s US Open.