{
  "id": 6399615,
  "title": "Shelton beats Alcaraz in thriller, Sabalenka survives big scare at US Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/shelton-beats-alcaraz-in-thriller-sabalenka-survives-big-scare-at-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/shelton-beats-alcaraz-sabalenka-survives-scare-us-open/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Shelton delivered an astonishing performance to defeat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in an intense US Open quarter-final. The match lasted an impressive 4 hours and 28 minutes, setting a new record for the latest finish at Flushing Meadows. Shelton emerged victorious with a score of 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7). This win puts Shelton in the semi-finals, where he will face American Frances Tiafoe. Earlier in the day, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a significant setback to beat Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) in a match that showcased Sabalenka's determination. The Belarusian will next face Jessica Pegula, who came from a set down to defeat American Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, securing a spot in the final.",
  "summary": "It was an action-packed round of tennis, with the last match finishing at 3:34am Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}