American Ben Shelton outduels defending champ Alcaraz in U.S. Open’s latest-ever finish
- In the early hours of Wednesday, American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that concluded at 3:33 a.m. in New York.
- Returning from a five-month wrist injury, the Spaniard arrived with a 13-0 Grand Slam record against American men but struggled throughout the contest, ending his 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.
- Lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes, the match set a record as the latest-finishing in tournament history, surpassing the previous 2:50 a.m. finish from the 2022 quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.
- With the victory, Shelton advances to the semifinals to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, ensuring an American man will reach the championship match for the first time in years.
- The United States has not produced a men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick won the 2003 Open, making this semifinal matchup a pivotal moment in American tennis resurgence.
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US Open 2026: Ben Shelton Dethrones Carlos Alcaraz In Late-Night Marathon To Set Up Semifinal Against Frances Tiafoe
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set marathon ending at 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday to reach the US Open semifinals and set up a clash with Frances Tiafoe
In the end of the night, the Spanishman was beaten by the American, 9th in the world: 6-7 [5/7], 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 [10/7], which put an end to the series of 18 consecutive wins by the Murcian in the Grand Slam.
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The American Ben Shelton won at the end of the super tie-break in a tight match, ending the series of 18 consecutive wins in the Spanish Grand Slam, the third world player, who returned from injury.
Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title reign
NEW YORK — Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a match that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended in a match that lasted 4 hours, 28 minutes. Shelton will play No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe, who kept coming back until he had reached his third US Open semifinal, beati…
3:33 AM New York time. Ben Shelton (USA, World No. 9) unleashed a powerful 146 mph (234 km/h) serve toward the defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, No. 3). Alcaraz was unable to return the shot. It was a service ace that sealed the 4-hour and 28-minute battle. Alcaraz, too, simply smiled.
Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in late, late show to reach US Open semi-finals
Ben Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in the early hours of Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open in the latest-finishing match in tournament history. Shelton’s win sets up a match in the last four with compatriot Frances Tiafoe, boosting home hopes of a first American men’s grand slam champion since 2003. Seven-time major champion Alcaraz arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 13-0 grand slam …
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