Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
Ben Shelton won a very long match against Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, finishing at 3:33 a.m. Shelton beat Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a match lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes. Shelton will next play Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, guaranteeing an American in the men’s final.Key Facts
- Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.
- The match finished at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in U.S. Open history.
- The final score was 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7).
- Alcaraz’s 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended with this loss.
- Shelton will face No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
- The U.S. will have a player in the men’s final for the first time since 2003.
- Alcaraz returned from a wrist injury since April and struggled physically in the match.
- Shelton used powerful serves that sometimes went over 140 mph to win key points.
