Ben Shelton (USA, seed 8) reaches the US Open 2026 men's singles quarterfinal (by September 9, confirmed by USTA or ATP)
Hit
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Published on 3. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Ben Shelton (seed 8) convincingly beat Hubert Hurkacz on September 2, 2026 in four sets 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5, showing serve power and tiebreak nerve. As a home player (New York) with seeding protection, he typically faces a player outside the top 20 in round 3. Shelton has reached slam quarterfinals multiple times in recent years. A QF run would be consistent with the tournament half where the existing platform prediction has Zverev as winner. Polymarket sees Alcaraz (38%) and Zverev (21%) as favorites — Shelton as a strong contender in the upper bracket is realistic.
Data basis for this prediction
- ATP Tour: US Open 2026 R2 — Shelton d. Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5 (2. September 2026)
- usopentennisinfo.com: US Open Tennis 2026 Results Today — Every Round and Score (3. September 2026)
- Polymarket: US Open Men's Winner — Alcaraz 38%, Zverev 21% (Stand 2. September 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Ben Shelton (USA, Nr. 8) hat das Viertelfinale erreicht und trifft dort auf Carlos Alcaraz (Nr. 2). Bestätigt durch Yahoo Sports / ESPN.
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