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Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a battle "in the mind" to reach the French Open quarter-finals after an entertaining four-set win over American Ben Shelton.

The 22-year-old Spaniard produced his best performance of the tournament so far to claim a 7-6 (10-8) 6-3 4-6 6-4 victory on Court Philippe Chatrier.

After three hours and 19 minutes of high-class action, a thumping forehand down the line sealed Alcaraz's 100th clay-court win on the ATP Tour.

"Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind," Alcaraz said.

"I just tried to calm myself - in some moments I was mad.