Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton produced an exciting exhibition match at Madison Square Garden.
The crowd at the ‘World’s most famous arena’ thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment the two provided on Wednesday night.
Alcatraz and Shelton owed why they are two of the most fun players to watch on the ATP Tour following pulsating rallies and impressive shotmaking.
They certainly put on a show inNew York, and a rumour has since circulated regarding how much they were paid for their services.
How much were Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton paid to play at Madison Square Garden?
The sold-out crowd was thoroughly entertained by the action on court, as a match tiebreak was needed to separate Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton.
Shelton won the first set, before Alcaraz proceeded to win the second set and send the match into a deciding set tiebreak. It was Alcaraz who prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 and lifted a gold trophy during the post-match ceremony.
On the same evening, 2024’s most improved player of the year Emma Navarro, defeated US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula 7-6, 7-5.
For anyone wondering how much they were paid to play an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden, Caitlin Thompson from the Rennae Stubbs podcast shared some insight.
“The rumour is that it is between $1 and $2 million, guaranteed,” she said. “I have heard as much as $2 million.