{
  "id": 6393703,
  "title": "Carlos Alcaraz Sparks Concern After Appearing To Throw Up In Towel During Epic US Open Battle With Ben Shelton | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/carlos-alcaraz-sparks-concern-after-appearing-to-throw-up-in-towel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T06:52:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/carlos-alcaraz-sparks-concern-after-appearing-to-throw-up-in-towel-during-epic-us-open-battle-with-ben-shelton-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During an intense US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton, the Spaniard appeared to experience an uncomfortable moment. Footage showed Alcaraz seemingly throwing up into his towel on court. The incident drew attention as Alcaraz battled through a grueling five-set contest at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American, Ben Shelton, put up a fierce challenge with powerful serves and relentless attacking play. The match saw dramatic shifts in momentum, with both players enduring physical strain as it extended into the early hours of the morning. Carlos Alcaraz was visibly pushing himself to the limit during this marathon tennis showdown.",
  "summary": "Carlos Alcaraz appeared to have an uncomfortable moment during his thrilling US Open quarter-final clash against Ben Shelton, with footage showing the Spaniard seemingly throwing up into his towel during the match. The incident quickly caught attention as Alcaraz battled through an intense five-set encounter at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The defending champion was pushed to his limits by Shelton, with…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Ben Shelton outlasts Carlos Alcaraz to reach US Open semi-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-outlasts-carlos-alcaraz-to-reach-us-open-semi-finals",
        "published": "2026-09-09T07:45:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/alcaraz-falls-to-shelton-in-epic-latest-ever-us-open-finish",
        "published": "2026-09-09T07:56:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "What's next for Carlos Alcaraz after historic US Open loss to Ben Shelton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/whats-next-for-carlos-alcaraz-after-historic-us-open-loss-to-ben",
        "published": "2026-09-09T08:19:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/shelton-beats-alcaraz-in-late-night-epic-to-reach-semis",
        "published": "2026-09-09T09:00:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "With superior service game, Ben Shelton plots the dethroning of Carlos Alcaraz at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/with-superior-service-game-ben-shelton-plots-the-dethroning-of-carlos",
        "published": "2026-09-09T14:23:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz highlights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-vs-carlos-alcaraz-highlights-6477037",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:35:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz highlights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-vs-carlos-alcaraz-highlights",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:35:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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