Denis Shapovalov of Canada squares off against Ben Shelton of the USA in the third round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the next set winner advances. The match, scheduled for September 4th at 8:30 PM EDT in New York, marks a clash between two young Americans and Canadians vying for progression in the main draw. With both players likely prioritizing strong serve and return exchanges, the early service games could set the tone. On a court where giants of the sport have contested memorable matches, Shelton’s momentum and Shapovalov’s experience will test their ability to sustain intensity through potential deciding sets. The absence of a tiebreak or set scores in the provided data leaves the matchup’s rhythm open, but the pressure of a night session on Ashe looms large.
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Denis Shapovalov vs. Ben Shelton: US Open Round 3 Preview
Men's Singles
Fri, September 4th at 8:30 PM EDT
New York, USA
Matchup
Denis Shapovalov vs. Ben Shelton
Tournament
US Open
Draw / Round
Men's Singles | Round 3
Start
Fri, September 4th at 8:30 PM EDT
Venue / Court
New York, USA | Arthur Ashe Stadium
Coverage
TBD
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Ben Shelton
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Matchup
Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton
Start
2026-09-04 20:30:00
Status
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