At the U.S. Open, to be or not to be battle-tested is the question

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton are one match away from what could be the men’s matchup of the U.S. Open. Alcaraz, probably the best tennis player on the planet, is a generational talent. He has mastered both artistry and power to become an all-time great at 23. He is a