Surprise! Alcaraz Learns During ESPN Interview He Was Wrong About His Next US Open Opponent
- Carlos Alcaraz was surprised during an ESPN interview to learn that his next U.S. Open opponent was not who he expected.
- After his victory, Alcaraz learned his quarterfinal opponent would be either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- Andy Roddick asked Alcaraz about the challenges of playing either Shelton or Tsitsipas during the interview.
- Ben Shelton, the No. 8 seed, defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to become Alcaraz's opponent.
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Carlos Alcaraz had no clue who he was facing next at US Open in hilarious moment: ‘Oh my god’
The tennis star seemed not to be aware of which match he should be keeping an eye on for his next opponent while he was appearing on ESPN after defeating American Tommy Paul in order to advance to the quarterfinals.
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Independent EspañolNEW YORK (AP) — The next thing for Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open is... not what he thought. Alcaraz was surprised to learn during an interview at ESPN after his victory on Sunday that his quarter-final match would be against Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas. The defending champion visited [...]
Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won his match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
Next up for Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open is ... not who he thought it was. Alcaraz was surprised to learn during an interview on ESPN after his victory Sunday that his quarterfinal match would be against either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas.
US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz Shocked to Learn Ben Shelton Is His Quarterfinal Opponent During ESPN Interview
US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz was surprised during an ESPN interview to learn that Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas, rather than Frances Tiafoe, could be his quarterfinal opponent. Shelton eventually defeated Tsitsipas in straight sets to set up a clash with the defending champion, who enters the last eight after beating Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
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