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History made past 3am: Shelton ends Alcaraz’s US Open reign at the latest finish the tournament has ever seen
Ben Shelton (No. 8) beat Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2) 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in the quarterfinals of the US Open, taking the deciding tie-break 10-7, at the latest finish in the tournament's history. in the quarterfinals of the US Open 2026, winning the deciding tie-break 10-7 with an ace at the latest finish in the tournament's history. It is his first win in 18 attempts against a top 3 opponent and his first in four meetings with Alcaraz. Shelton next plays Frances Tiafoe in an all-American semifinal.
BREAKING NEWS: Shelton books spot in semi-finals defeating Alcaraz at the latest finish in US Open history
Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) on Wednesday night. He'll face No 11 seed Frances Tiafoe in the next round
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