American No. 1 Ben Shelton rejects talk that Alcaraz and Sinner are fading
The gist
American tennis player Ben Shelton, world No. 4, called claims that Alcaraz and Sinner's dominance is fading unfair.
Both rivals missed months through injury, so the debate shapes the 2027 top tier.
How it unfolded
- Sep 13, 2026Shelton lost the US Open men's singles final to Alexander Zverev.
- Oct 6, 2026Sinner ended his season with a knee injury.
- Oct 11, 2026Shelton lost in the third round of the Shanghai Masters to Arthur Gea 7-6(5), 7-6(3).