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Ben Shelton Ousts Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz at US Open

American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal thriller at the US Open.

Sources: The Athletic, Lethbridge Herald, L'Ardennais, L'Union and 5 more9 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Ben Shelton Ousts Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz at US Open
Photo: The Athletic

KEY POINTS

  • Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarterfinals.
  • The match finished around 3:30 AM in New York as the latest match in Grand Slam history.
  • Alcaraz's streak of 18 consecutive Grand Slam wins came to an end.
  • Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.

American tennis player Ben Shelton eliminated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open men's singles quarterfinals. The grueling match at Arthur Ashe Stadium concluded late at night after five intense sets.

Returning from a right wrist injury, the Spanish player pushed the contest to a deciding tiebreak despite falling behind two sets to one. The encounter became the latest-finishing match in Grand Slam tournament history.

Around 3:30 AM in New York, Shelton secured the victory by winning the super tiebreak 10-7. The defeat ended a streak of 18 consecutive Grand Slam match wins for Alcaraz.

With this win, Shelton advances to the semifinals at Flushing Meadows. He will face his compatriot Frances Tiafoe, guaranteeing an American finalist in the tournament.

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