French Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton dazzle in ‘absolutely brilliant’ rally - 'That is going to be the point of the tournament' -
Published 01/06/2025 at 18:43 GMT+1
The 2025 French Open has already offered up some thrilling moments and fantastic pieces of skill. However, fourth-round opponents Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton took it to the next level during their clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The pair shared one of the points of the tournament so far, leaving the crowd stunned while impressing TNT Sports commentators Mats Wilander and Nick Mullins.
'Dusted in brilliance' - Watch as Alcaraz wins incredible opening set against Shelton
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Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton were involved in one of the best points of the 2025 French Open so far during their fourth-round clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The world No. 2 came out on top after a thrilling back-and-forth with his opponent, but Shelton played his part too, producing two sublime shots to push the Spaniard to the limit.
The point took place during a dramatic tie-break at the end of the opening set, with Alcaraz's victory cutting Shelton's lead to 5-4.
The defending French Open champion went on to win the opener 7-6(8) and TNT Sports commentator Mats Wilander believes the exchange will be remembered as the best of the tournament.
"That is going to be the point of the tournament," Wilander said. "That drop shot [from Shelton] was absolutely brilliant and then this little shot with the backhand slice [from Alcaraz] was great.
"This get here, I don't know how [Shelton] got that back because Alcaraz hit it behind him and then look at this, just on the line [from Alcaraz]. Wow."
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Watch amazing sportsmanship from Alcaraz as he concedes point after freak winner
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Alcaraz is hoping to retain his French Open crown and claim the fifth Grand Slam of his career.
In contrast, 22-year-old Shelton is still in the hunt for his first victory at one of tennis' four most iconic tournaments.
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Wilander's fellow TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins acknowledges how close Alcaraz's rally-winning shot was to being out.
"Oh [the shot] was just on the line as a tumbling Shelton got back to his feet to watch," Mullins said. "The mini-break has been retrieved. What a point."
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