Shelton, about Sinner and Alcaraz: "They have been ahead these last two years"

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Ben Shelton is destined to be one of those players to challenge the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite having had great matches and victories in recent years, the American player faces a great opportunity in this 2026 Australian Open.

There is still one week left before the start of the first Grand Slam of the season, and Ben Shelton will finalize his preparation at the 2026 ATP Auckland, where he acts as the favorite as the top seed.

Shelton and the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry

"Undoubtedly, they have been ahead in the last two years, but I think there are definitely guys who can come and challenge them, young players who are playing wonderfully, getting better every year," Ben Shelton confessed in an interview with The New Zealand Herald. "Doing what Alcaraz and Sinner are doing at such a young age is not normal, but there are many young players who have not fully developed or whose best tennis we haven't seen yet."

A season of evolution for Ben Shelton

"This year was a big step for me. I improved a lot in 2025 compared to 2024. And, for me, it's not just about the results. It's more about what I find in my game, the things I discover in my tennis, so there is much to build on from this year."

"This is an interesting sport. You reach new goals, plateau, drop pace, and have to pick it up again. Perhaps an injury sets you back, and you have to return to the level you were at. It's never a straight line, but it certainly is what I hope for. Physical condition is an important aspect to focus on. You have to come to Australia and New Zealand in shape because, obviously, it's summer, and simply become a more complete player, trying to have fewer gaps or weaknesses in my game."

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