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Alcaraz Wins First-Set Tiebreak Against Shelton in French Open Fourth Round

The match has featured a rare fair-play moment after Shelton offered to replay a contested point

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Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Ben Shelton of the U.S. in action during his fourth round match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his fourth round match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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Overview

  • Alcaraz edged Shelton 7-6(8) in a tightly contested first set tiebreak to seize an early advantage in their fourth-round match.
  • Shelton, appearing in the French Open fourth round for the first time, has improved his clay record to 8-4 this season.
  • A disputed point in the first set led Shelton to offer a replay after Alcaraz’s racket inadvertently touched the ball and the let call went unnoticed by the umpire.
  • The defending champion had earlier recovered from a concentration lapse to defeat Damir Dzumhur in four sets to reach this encounter.
  • The second set is currently underway with both players vying for a spot in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.