Shelton excites Alcaraz in Paris: “I’m very happy to have you back and healthy, you bring out the best in me”

The American Ben Shelton24 years old, is one year older than the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz23. They are part of the same generation, both have spectacular tennis and easy connection with the stands. Two attractive players who will have to fight on the court for a long time. They have already played five matches, with a favorable balance for the Murcian 4-1.

This season, distribution of victories in the absence of a third duel at the ATP Finals in Turin. Ben Shelton won the quarterfinals of the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz He took revenge at the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris, winning the final 7-6 (5) and 7-5.

They are destined to be rivals, with the added morbidity that Juan Carlos Ferrero He joins the North American’s team next season, but they want to maintain their good relationship. His joy and education are standard, with a good technical and family environment.

That’s why there were good words from one to another at the trophy ceremony. Ben Shelton started, which moved Carlos Alcaraz, who thanked the American for the warm speech, who had always proclaimed that he missed him while the Murcian was out due to injury.

“I feel like I’m better against you and I’m very happy to have you back and healthy. You bring out the best in me in every match,” said Shelton, giving value to Alcaraz’s quality, to the need for tennis to have such a representative figure.

He highlighted that he has won Vienna and Paris consecutively. “People may not realize how difficult it is. It underlines the work you and your team do, your versatility as a champion,” Shelton said.