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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Carlos alcaraz | History Defined

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The Independent UK

Watch this: The winning timepieces you couldn't miss at this year's US Open

The US Open has become a must-see event for luxury watch fans eager to spot who's wearing what. Quaid Walker, CEO of the watch marketplace Bezel, picks out this year's standout models — from Zverev's Jacob & Co to Alcaraz's Daytona, not forgetting the Patek on Brad Pitt's wrist.

Euronews

Tennis Mailbag: A Cloud Hangs Over Alexander Zverev’s Breakout Season

The sport still doesn’t know how to handle the two-time major winner and the allegations made against him.

Sports Illustrated

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From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst grand slam in recent memory

Despite the drama on the court, the poor condition of Arthur Ashe Stadium was just one problem among many

The Guardian - UK

The drought abides: US men still without a major since 2003 despite Shelton’s heroics

Alexander Zverev was simply too good for the home hope at the US Open on Sunday. Andy Roddick’s record may stand for some time to come

The Guardian - US

50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 U.S. Open

Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev took home the hardware, while influencers and high ticket prices dominated the conversation at Flushing Meadows.

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic's drop in rankings marks 1st time since 2002 no member of the Big 3 in top 10

Novak Djokovic's ranking drop signifies a significant shift in men's tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired, ending their dominant era. This marks the first time in decades the 'Big Three' are absent. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz face injury concerns, impacting consistency. Elena Rybakina now leads the women's rankings…

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Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in Flushing Meadows in 2003.

Euronews

Trinity Rodman Executed the Most Incredible Trip to Catch Ben Shelton’s U.S. Open Final After Her Own Game

Trinity Rodman pulled off a remarkable trip to make it to the U.S. Open final as her boyfriend Ben Shelton took on Alexander Zverev.

Sports Illustrated

Alexander Zverev overpowers Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Big-serving German beats Shelton to claim his second grand slam title of the year

Evening Standard

US Open final LIVE: Zverev repels Shelton fight to become a two-time grand slam champion

Zverev outlasted a late comeback from Shelton to win his second grand slam title of the year and his career, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2

The Independent UK

Will Trinity Rodman Make It to Ben Shelton’s U.S. Open Final? That’s the Wrong Question to Ask.

Rodman has a scheduling conflict with her boyfriend’s U.S. Open final match on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Ben Shelton faces date with destiny against Zverev in US Open final

World No 4 will become the first Black American man to win the singles title at Flushing Meadow since Arthur Ashe if he can beat Zverez for the first time

The Guardian - UK

The Rafael Nadal advice that helped Ben Shelton into first grand slam final

Shelton will take on Alexander Zverev in the US Open final

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Shelton tips Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought

The 23-year-old beat Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach his first major final and move within one victory of ending a 23-year American drought

Sports Illustrated

Three Bold Predictions for Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s All-American U.S. Open Semifinal

Three bold predictions for Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe’s U.S. Open semifinal match after the two each recorded memorable wins on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

Five-set tennis is under attack. Killing it would be a colossal unforced error

Shelton and Alcaraz’s 3.33am finish has renewed the debate over best-of-five tennis. Scrapping one of the sport’s great traditions would be the wrong fix

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Monza drama, US Open heroics and unusual side hustles

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Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment

The 16-year-old junior from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s much more than a parlor trick

International Business Times UK

Ben Shelton Ends Alcaraz's US Open Title Defence To Become First American To Beat Him at a Major

Ben Shelton knocked out Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, setting up an all-American US Open semi-final against Frances Tiafoe and guaranteeing a home finalist.

The Economic Times

US Open: Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence in latest-finishing match in tournament history

Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a 4-hour, 28-minute US Open quarterfinal, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after a 146 mph ace sealed the decisive tiebreak. The match finished at 3:33 a.m., a tournament record, ending Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.

The Independent UK

Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller

Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday

Latin Times

America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets

Ben Shelton ended a 0-17 skid against top-three players by shocking Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Here's who's now favored to win it all.

Sports Illustrated

At His Highest Moment, Frances Tiafoe Rose Even Higher. His Viral U.S. Open Hug Is Why We Love Sports.

Tiafoe endured a five-set thriller to beat his friend and foe Alex Michelsen in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

The Guardian - UK

US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Gauff fightback stuns Andreeva, Rybakina ends Zheng run – as it happened

Coco Gauff saved two match points to set up a semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who secured the world No 1 ranking with her three-set win over Zheng Qinwen

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