Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final that ended at 03:34 local time, the latest-ever finish to a US Open match, to reach the semi-finals.
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Key facts
- Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final.
- The match ended at 03:34 local time in New York, per the BBC.
- It was the latest-ever finish to a US Open match.
- The result ends Alcaraz's title defence.
- Shelton advances to the semi-finals.
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final at the US Open to reach the semi-finals, in what Sky Sports described as the biggest win of his career.
The match stretched deep into the New York night, finishing at 03:34 local time. According to the BBC, that made it the latest-ever finish to a US Open match.
Alcaraz’s bid to defend his US Open title is over following the loss. The reigning champion was pushed the full distance before falling to Shelton.
Sky Sports described the contest as a five-set epic, with Shelton clinching the result to book his place in the last four of the tournament.
The victory represents a significant milestone for Shelton, who overcame one of the sport’s leading players in a marathon encounter to advance.
Why it matters
Beating the defending champion is a landmark result for Ben Shelton, who has reached the US Open semi-finals after a marathon contest that produced the latest-ever finish to a match at the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
What time did the Shelton vs Alcaraz match finish?
The quarter-final ended at 03:34 local time in New York, according to the BBC.
Was this a record for the US Open?
Yes. The BBC reports it was the latest-ever finish to a US Open match.
What does the result mean for Carlos Alcaraz?
The five-set defeat ends Alcaraz's US Open title defence.
Timeline
- Shelton beats Alcaraz at 3.33am in New York epic
Sky Sports News: Ben Shelton clinched the biggest win of his career as he defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic stretching deep into the New York night to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.
- Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
BBC Sport: Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time in New York.