Alexei Popyrin’s dream Australian Open run is OVER after hometown hero is beaten by American hopeful Ben Shelton in Melbourne
Australian Alexei Popyrin has been demolished in straight-sets by breakout American Ben Shelton in the third round of the Australian Open.
After a rousing upset of eighth seed Taylor Fritz on Thursday, Popyrin was no match for the 20-year-old Shelton and went down 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 on John Cain Arena.
Popyrin continues to search for an elusive spot in the second week of a major, having bowed out in the third round of a grand slam…
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