Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion, won against Ben Shelton in the fourth round of the French Open, despite a mid-match incident where he self-reported a rule infraction. The point concession showcased his sportsmanship, earning him applause from the crowd. Meanwhile, Tommy Paul made history as the first American man in the quarterfinals since 2003. The exciting match between Alcaraz and Shelton featured powerful shots, with Alcaraz reflecting on his mental battle during the game. Alcaraz displayed resilience, ultimately taking the match in four sets after saving multiple break points.
"Today I fought against myself, in my mind. I tried to calm myself as I was mad, angry and talking not really good things. I'm really happy not to let those thoughts play against me. I tried to calm myself and keep going."
"Initially, the second-seeded Alcaraz was awarded the point. But he immediately went over to the chair umpire to admit that he wasn't holding his racket when it touched the ball. That's not allowed, so the point went to the 13th-seeded Shelton."
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