Overview

• The Spaniard overcame American Ben Shelton 7-6(10), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a gruelling 3 hour 19 minute round-of-16 clash.
• Shelton delivered a powerful challenge with serves topping 230 km/h and averaging over 200 km/h.
• Alcaraz earned praise for sportsmanship after admitting to a racket-throw violation during a key volley.
• The victory marked Alcaraz’s 100th clay-court win and fourth consecutive appearance in the Paris quarterfinals.
• He is set to face Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at 20:15 local time, with Paul making his first Paris last-eight appearance.