Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish
Summary
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a very close five-set tennis match at the US Open, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after almost four and a half hours. This win puts Shelton into the semi-finals, guaranteeing an American man will win the US Open for the first time since 2003.Key Facts
- The match lasted 4 hours and 29 minutes, finishing around 3:33 am at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Shelton won the sets 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7).
- Alcaraz lost nine games in a row at one point during the match.
- Shelton remained calm and steady despite Alcaraz’s attempt to come back in the final set.
- Shelton will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.
- The last American man to win a grand slam was Andy Roddick in 2003.
- The match was the latest-ever finish in US Open history.
- Several other quarter-final matches also went to deciding sets, showing a high level of competition.
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