US Open: Ben Shelton powers through Carlos Alcaraz in historic, late-night thriller

In a historic US Open men's final, American Ben Shelton delivered a breathtaking performance to defeat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night thriller. The 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory marked the latest ending in US Open history, surpassing Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's legendary clash in the 2022 quarterfinals. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, will face Frances Tiafoe in the semifinal, looking to become only the second American man to reach the US Open final in the past two decades.

Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, struggled to maintain his usual level of play, committing numerous unforced errors and falling behind in several games. Shelton's powerful serves, reaching up to 150 mph, and precise court coverage dazzled the audience, while Alcaraz showcased his relentless attacking play. The match concluded with a record-breaking 146 mph ace from Shelton in the deciding tiebreaker, securing his place in the semifinal and etching his name in US Open history.