Ben Shelton has knocked Carlos Alcaraz out of the US Open, winning a dramatic five-set quarter-final that brought the defending champion’s title defence to an end.
The match concluded at 03:34 local time, making it the latest finish recorded in the tournament’s history. The late-night contest became one of the defining moments of this year’s event, both for its length and for the significance of the result.
Alcaraz, who was attempting to retain the US Open title, was beaten after being taken the full distance by Shelton. The defeat means his run at the tournament is over at the quarter-final stage.
Shelton’s victory sends him through to the semi-finals, extending his campaign after one of the most demanding matches of the tournament.
The latest known position is that Shelton remains in contention for the title, while Alcaraz exits following the end of his defence in a record-late finish.
