NYT
A U.S. Open Match Ended at 3:30 a.m. It Wasn’t Over for the Workers.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton in a match at the U.S. Open that ended at 3:30 a.m. After the match concluded, venue workers including cashiers, ushers, and cleaning staff began their post-event duties. These workers were scheduled to return for their next shift only hours later.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/nyregion/us-open-late-night-workers.html