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  "id": 6396129,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:45:17.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-outlasts-carlos-alcaraz-to-reach-us-open-semi-finals/"
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  "summary": "Ben Shelton secured his place in the US Open semi-finals by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a hard-fought five-set match. The American outlasted the Spanish player with a final set tiebreak score of 10-7, showcasing his resilience and determination. Alcaraz, despite winning the first set and tying the match at two sets apiece, ultimately fell short due to his struggles with unforced errors. Shelton's stunning ace in the final set proved decisive, propelling him to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.",
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        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:52:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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-6397326",
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        "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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