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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Shelton Puts Alcaraz to Bed in Latest Ever US Open Finish
Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz didn't just close out the night at the US Open—they almost stuck around for the sunrise. As NBC News reports, Shelton outlasted the defending champion in a five-set epic that ended at 3:33am Wednesday, the latest finish in tournament history, winning a deciding-set...
Ben Shelton knocks out Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, match ends after 3 a.m.
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
NEW YORK (AP) — At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.
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Winnipeg Free PressAlcaraz says 'I leave with a smile' after epic US Open loss to Shelton
When Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set match at the US Open it was the latest finish in the tournament's history. The match concluded at 3:33 a.m. But despite the loss Alcaraz smiled and expressed pride in…
The American got into the semifinals by lowering the reigning champion.The match lasted four hours and 28 minutes and was one of the most exciting of the year.Carlitos returned from an injury and had 18 consecutive victories at Flushing Meadows.
At 3:38 a.m. local time, as late as never before at the US Open, the New Yorkers received their sensation: Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz as the number two defending champion after 4:28 hours and a five-set thriller 6:7(5),6:6:6:3.1:6.7:6(10/7) in the quarter-final. "This was an epic match, the American then showed himself enthusiastic.
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