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  "id": 6397326,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:45:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "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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  "account": "Ben Shelton emerged victorious in a grueling five-set match against Carlos Alcaraz, advancing to the US Open semi-finals. Alcaraz, who made a triumphant return from a five-month wrist injury, led the first set but struggled with numerous unforced errors, ultimately falling short. Shelton, however, raised his game in the crucial moments and clinched the match with a 10-7 tiebreak in the final set. The seven-time major champion will now face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals after Tiafoe pulled off a remarkable comeback against Alex Michelson, defeating him 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6.",
  "summary": "Ben Shelton picked the perfect setting to win his first match against Carlos Alcaraz, beating the Spaniard in a marathon five-set thriller 7-6, 1-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 to secure a place in the US Open semi-finals. Alcaraz won a tight first set and later levelled the clash at two sets apiece despite struggling with unforced errors, but he was unable to get over the finish line as Shelton raised his…",
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        "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 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",
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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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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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