Ben Shelton is cruising towards victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, which would set up a quarter-final showdown with Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz.
However, that was news to Alcaraz as he chatted to US tennis legend Andy Roddick as part of an ESPN panel chat on live TV.
Shelton is one of America’s most exciting players, so naturally Roddick was keen to hear from Alcaraz what that match up might look like for him.
But after framing a question to ask the Spaniard’s thoughts on playing either Shelton or Tsitsipas in the next round, Alcaraz was initially stumped and clearly confused.
“Oh really, or really?,” Alcaraz asked, leaning over to look at the draw print out Roddick had on the desk in front of him.
“Oh my god, I thought I was playing (Daniil) Medvedev or Fo (Frances Tiafoe).”
“Yeah, you’re welcome,” replied Roddick as both started laughing.
“I didn’t see the draw, oh my god…”