Shelton Beats Alcaraz in Late-night ‘War’ to Reach Semis
Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open title defence came to an end in a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ended at 03:34 local time – the latest finish in
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set quarter-final match at the US Open, securing a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory. The match, which concluded at 03:34 local time, marked the latest finish in the tournament's history and lasted four hours and 28 minutes. The night session commenced around 11 pm after a delay due to earlier matches.
After the match, Shelton received a standing ovation from the captivated crowd. Shelton, who had never beaten a top-three player before this match, described it as "an epic match, so physical." Alcaraz, competing for the first time since recovering from a wrist injury, expressed pride in his performance despite falling short in the match.
The win significantly boosts Shelton's chances of becoming the first American men's singles champion in New York in 23 years.
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