Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in historic U.S. Open match

In New York, Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set match at the U.S. Open. The match concluded at 3:34 a.m., marking the latest finish in the tournament's history. Shelton's victory ended Alcaraz's title defense and his 18-match Grand Slam winning streak, advancing Shelton to the semifinals against Francis Tiafoe.

Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in historic U.S. Open match
Updated Sep 10, 2026 First reported Sep 8, 2026
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