Winner claims 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) victoryEpic quarter-final ends after 3.30am in New YorkAs 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, Alcarazs intensity had flatlined and he could barely put a ball in court. He lost nine consecutive games against Ben Shelton and seemed to have nothing left.Instead, the defending champion improbably dragged hims...
Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish
The Guardian - 9 Sep 2026 08:04
Winner claims 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) victoryEpic quarter-final ends after 3.30am in New YorkAs 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, Alcarazs intensity had flatlined and he could barely put a ball in court. He lost nine consecutive games against Ben Shelton and seemed to have nothing left.Instead, the defending champion improbably dragged hims...
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