2026 US Open: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller to advance to an all-American semifinal
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At the 2026 US Open in New York, American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final thriller with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7). The match concluded with a final ace by Shelton at 3:33 a.m. Eastern Time, setting a historic record for the latest finish in tournament history.
The victory marked Shelton's first career win over Alcaraz and brought an official end to Alcaraz's tournament title defense. With this win, Shelton advanced to an all-American semifinal after a contest that extended deep into the early morning hours of the tournament's tenth day of play.
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Guardian SportFocuses on the grueling physical toll and Alcaraz's growing despair.
Arab NewsHighlights the end of Alcaraz's title defense and his first career loss to Shelton.
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