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Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion, advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating American 13th seed Ben Shelton on Sunday.
Alcaraz won the match 7-6 (10/8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 after more than three hours on Court Philippe Chatrier. The contest featured strong serves, aggressive strokes, and tactical drop-shots from both players.
After the match, Alcaraz acknowledged Shelton’s skill and competitiveness, describing him as a powerful player capable of executing a wide range of shots.
With this win, Alcaraz moves into the tournament’s final eight, continuing his bid to defend his title.
