New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz and American rising player Ben Shelton have become household names among followers of men's tennis. While Alcaraz is already a seven-time Grand Slam champion, Shelton is still searching for his first major title.

Shelton, 23, has won seven ATP Tour titles and is currently ranked No. 9 in the world, making him the highest-ranked American men's player. His career-high ranking came on November 10, 2025, when he reached No. 5.

Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, is currently the world's No. 1 men's tennis player. By winning the 2026 Australian Open at the age of 22, he became the youngest male player to complete a Career Grand Slam.

As the two young stars face each other in the ...