What's next for Carlos Alcaraz after historic US Open loss to Ben Shelton
Dubai: Carlos Alcaraz was stunned in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open after a 5-set thriller at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Spaniard couldn't get past Ben Shelton who won the match 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6 and 7-6 (7). It was the American's first-ever win against Alcaraz. The two also made history for the latest finish in tournament history. The previous record was set by Alcaraz and Jannik…
In a dramatic quarterfinal at the 2026 US Open, Carlos Alcaraz suffered a stunning defeat to Ben Shelton in a five-set marathon. The American upset the Spaniard with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6 and 7-6 (7), marking his first-ever win against Alcaraz. This match also holds the record for the latest finish in tournament history, extending past 3:00 a.m. local time.
Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, spent much of his season away from the court, citing fatigue and frequent medical checkups. He withdrew from several events, including the Barcelona, Madrid Open, Italian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, due to various injuries. Despite his early exit, Alcaraz has a packed schedule remaining for the year.
He will participate in the Laver Cup, followed by the Japan Open, Shanghai Masters, Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, Paris Masters, and ATP Finals in November. While he missed two Grand Slams and numerous other events, Alcaraz remains committed to competing in six more tournaments in the coming weeks.
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