Will sensationalist Ben Shelton become a spoilsport?

The US Open in Flushing Meadows is heading for a dream final in the men’s tennis competition. The world number one Carlos Alcaraz (Esp), who defeated Olympic champion Alexander Zverev (D), who injured his left thigh, in the quarterfinals 6:3, 6:2, 6:4, and Novak Djokovic (Srb), who will be number one again from Monday one win separates the showdown on Sunday. Incidentally, three of the four semifinalists are identical to those who previously played at Wimbledon in July. The third in the league is Daniil Medvedev, who won the Russian duel with Andrei Rublew 6:4, 6:3, 6:4.

But the “underdog” and local hero is making most of the headlines at the moment: Ben Shelton, who prevailed in the second round against the health-stricken Dominic Thiem by giving up, is today flirting with a sensation against Djokovic.

The American, ranked 47th in the world rankings. started the New York Grand Slam tournament has nothing to lose. Reaching the semi-finals is by far his greatest success. The 20-year-old with the enormous power (service, forehand) seems to have a bright future ahead of him. “It couldn’t be better than playing against Novak now. I’m extremely looking forward to it,” said Shelton about the premiere of this encounter.

Djokovic is in his 47th major semifinal, the 13th in Flushing Meadows. This means he has surpassed Roger Federer (Sui) in the best list. “Of course I have a lot of experience, but the match against Shelton will demand everything from me. When his serve comes, it is very difficult – especially because he is left-handed,” says the 36-year-old Serb. Alcaraz will have to deal with Medvedev, whom he gave no chance at Wimbledon 6:3, 6:3, 6:3.