{
  "id": 6412693,
  "title": "US Open: Epic battles and a mistimed roof closure mark Day 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/us-open-epic-battles-and-a-mistimed-roof-closure-mark-day-10",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/us-open-epic-battles-and-a-mistimed-roof-closure-mark-day-10-1.500668403"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Day 10 of the US Open saw dramatic developments, including a late-night battle between two rising stars and an unfortunate roof issue affecting a crucial match. American Ben Shelton claimed a thrilling five-set victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, marking his first career win over the Spaniard. The 23-year-old Shelton described the grueling match as \"the most enjoyable war\" he has ever experienced. Alcaraz, already a tennis prodigy at 23, couldn't maintain his push despite a strong performance in the fourth set. Meanwhile, 11-seeded American Frances Tiafoe staged an epic comeback, defeating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe's emotional win was marked by a heart-to-heart with his friend Michelsen, who was competing in his first major quarterfinal. In a separate incident, Australian Linda Noskova's progress in the quarterfinals was hampered by a roof closure that occurred prematurely. The roof was only partially closed when Noskova began serving, leaving her in the sun for a crucial point. Despite the unexpected delay, Noskova's loss to Aryna Sabalenka was ultimately decided in the latter's favor, 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7).",
  "summary": "The US Open night sessions seem to be gradually blending in with the morning sessions of the following day. While America’s Ben Shelton won’t mind the 3.33am ending on Wednesday morning, having pulled off a five-set win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the latest-ever finish at the US Open ensured at least one American male player will reach the final after Frances Tiafoe’s five-set…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}