The US Open 2026 continues to deliver thrilling tennis action, and tomorrow, September 9, 2026, promises a blockbuster quarterfinal encounter.
Defending champion and second seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is set to face eighth seed Ben Shelton from the United States in a highly anticipated night session match at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Alcaraz, 23, has shown exceptional form since returning from a five-month wrist injury layoff, cruising through to the quarterfinals, having not dropped a set since the second round. The young Spaniard, who clinched his first US Open title in 2022 and another in 2025, also made history earlier this year by becoming the youngest male player to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open 2026 at 22 years of age. His opponent, Ben Shelton, also 23, has impressed the home crowd with a strong run, including a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the previous round. Shelton reached the US Open semifinals in 2023 and will be looking to make a deep run on home soil.
Their head-to-head record currently stands at 3-0 in favor of Carlos Alcaraz. Their most recent meeting was a four-set battle in the fourth round of the 2025 French Open, where Alcaraz emerged victorious.
Match Timing and Venue
The quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It will be the second match of the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium within the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York City. The night session typically begins at 7:00 PM ET. Fans can expect Alcaraz vs. Shelton to commence not before 9:00 PM ET on September 8, which translates to 6:30 AM IST on September 9 and 2:00 AM BST on September 9.
Live Streaming and TV Telecast Options
Here’s where you can catch the highly anticipated match in your region:
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar app and website |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC | ESPN App (with ESPN Unlimited subscription), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+ | Sky Go (for Sky Sports subscribers), NOW Sports (day/month pass) |
| Australia | Channel 9, 9Gem | 9Now (free), Stan Sport (paid subscription for all courts) |
| Canada | TSN | TSN App / TSN.ca (with subscription) |
This quarterfinal promises to be a captivating contest as Ben Shelton aims for his first victory against Carlos Alcaraz, while the defending champion looks to continue his impressive run towards another Grand Slam title. Don’t miss what is expected to be a spectacular display of tennis.