Ben Shelton continued his run in Melbourne with a four-set win over Casper Ruud, successful 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to succeed in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. It’s the third time Shelton is making the Australian Open quarterfinals.
With the win, Shelton improves his 2026 season file to five–1 and reaches the fifth Grand Slam quarterfinal of his profession.
After the match, Shelton shared a light-weight second throughout his on-court interview with Jim Courier, who joked about creating his personal “swagger rankings.”
“I’m growing my very own rankings for who has probably the most swagger,” Courier stated. “You’re not No. 1. Novak’s No. 1. He’s form of the GOAT. I’ve received you with Musetti. You is perhaps two or three. Who am I lacking?”
Shelton replied:
“I believe Carlos Alcaraz received a bit little bit of swag. You may’ve missed that one. Tommy Paul’s received the quiet swag. From what I’m seeing from Learner Tien, he is perhaps shifting up that record actual fast. I’ve gotta put one lady in there. Coco Gauff. She’s received swag.”
Shelton additionally thanked the group for staying late.
“I do know you guys have been in all probability wanting ahead to watching Novak tonight. I really heard it from the stands,” he stated. “However I hope we didn’t disappoint with that match. I actually recognize you staying late.”
Subsequent, Shelton will face Jannik Sinner within the quarterfinals. He stated the problem is precisely what he desires.
“It’s what you look ahead to probably the most on this sport,” Shelton stated. “I needed to be again right here and provides myself one other shot. I’ve much more I wish to do right here, and much more to show.”
