THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, LONDON — There are only two players who have been able to knock Ben Shelton out of Grand Slams this year: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. That’s good news and bad for Shelton, who exited Wimbledon in the quarterfinals Wednesday afternoon as Sinner sent him home, 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4.

Alcaraz comes into this match as a certified favorite. Not only because his recent record against Sinner, but also because he is the two-time defending Wimbledon champion. Though he’s had some hiccups along the way, the Spaniard’s talent and athleticism has helped him to a sixth Grand Slam final.