PARIS — The tears are becoming habitual for Shelby Rogers, who stood on court for the second consecutive match, her racket at her feet and tears flowing down her cheeks while she processed her latest stunning victory.
Rogers had never been to the fourth round of a major tournament before Sunday, but once there she demonstrated all the composure of an experienced professional, smothering No. 28 Irina-Camelia Begu, 6-3, 6-4, on Suzanne Lenglen Court for her fourth straight upset victory and a date in the French Open quarterfinals against Garbiñe Muguruza.
With a ranking above 100 and four straight wins on the rust-colored clay of Roland Garros, Rogers might be the most unexpected American hit in France since Jerry Lewis.