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The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

HISTORICAL FACTS: Ben shelton defeats carlos alcaraz in us open showdown that concluded at 3am - Caught on Camera

Ben Shelton Carlos Alcaraz US Open Frances Tiafoe
  • Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set quarter-final to reach the US Open semi-finals.
  • The American prevailed 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a epic match lasting four hours and 31 minutes.
  • Finishing at 3:35 am ET, the blockbuster contest became the latest-ever finish in US Open history.
  • The victory secures Shelton his third career grand slam semi-final appearance and his second at Flushing Meadows.
  • Shelton will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the last four after Tiafoe also won his quarter-final in five sets.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

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