"That was some tennis": Sachin Tendulkar praises Ben Shelton after Alcaraz upset in US Open

Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on American tennis star Ben Shelton following his stunning victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open, describing the contest as a remarkable display of tennis. Shelton produced one of the biggest results of the tournament as he defeated defending champion Alcaraz in a high-intensity encounter at Flushing Meadows. The American’s aggressive approach, powerful serve and willingness to attack under pressure helped him overcome one of the leading players in men’s tennis and continue his run at his home Grand Slam.

Tendulkar, an avid tennis follower, took to social media after the match to express his admiration for the quality of the contest. “That was some tennis,” the former India captain wrote while praising Shelton’s performance against the Spaniard. Tendulkar has frequently followed major tennis tournaments and has over the years publicly expressed his appreciation for several of the sport’s biggest names.

Shelton’s victory represented another significant moment in the American’s career as he delivered on one of tennis’ biggest stages against Alcaraz, whose combination of speed, power and shot-making has made him one of the dominant players of his generation.

The result also provided another boost for American men’s tennis at the season’s final Grand Slam. Shelton has increasingly established himself among the leading American players on the tour, with his powerful left-handed serve and attacking style making him a dangerous opponent on hard courts.

For Alcaraz, the defeat brought an unexpected end to his title defence after he entered the tournament among the leading contenders. Shelton, meanwhile, advanced with renewed momentum after a performance that drew admiration not only from the tennis world but also from one of cricket’s greatest-ever players.