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Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final match at the US Open, ending at 3:34 a.m. local time, which marked the latest finish in the tournament's history. Alcaraz's title defence ended with the loss. The match advanced Shelton to the semi-final round.