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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in latest ever U.S. Open finish
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Key Points:
- Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling five-set U.S. Open quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m., marking the latest finish in the tournament's history.
- Shelton’s 4-hour, 28-minute victory ended Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak and advanced Shelton to the semifinals against fellow American Francis Tiafoe.
- With Shelton and Tiafoe both in the semifinals, an American player is guaranteed a spot in Sunday’s final, aiming to end a 21-year Grand Slam drought for U.S. men’s tennis.
- The match was highly competitive, featuring momentum swings and physical challenges, including Alcaraz vomiting during the contest and a final set tiebreaker won 10-7 by Shelton.
- Tuesday’s quarterfinals were marked by intense competition, with three of four singles matches decided by match tiebreakers, and large crowds supporting players late into the night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
