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Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
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Carlos Alcaraz's vomit-stained 3.33am nightmare in New York! Defending champion throws up into a towel as he's knocked out of US Open by Ben Shelton in latest ever finish to a match
DANIEL MATTHEWS IN NEW YORK: Never in history had a match here finished this late. It was exhausting. It was intoxicating. And for Alcaraz, it was sickening.
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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish
Winner claims 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) victory Epic quarter-final ends after 3.30am in New York As the official 10th day of play in New York moved deeper into the remote hours of the new morning, every passing game imbued Carlos Alcaraz with greater despair. From his focused start, Alcaraz’s intensity had flatlined and he could barely put a ball in court. Alcaraz lost nine consecutive games against Ben Shelto…
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US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in thriller after latest ever finish – live
Tiafoe breaks Michelsen’s heart with epic comeback Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email First set: Shelton 3-2 Alcaraz* (*denotes next server) An even breezier service game from Shelton, who holds to love. During the changeover, the cameras pan to a few of the celebrities in the audience. There’s Kevin Hart taking it in from a suite. And, of course, there’s USA and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, Shel…
