American Ben Shelton outduels defending champ Alcaraz in U.S. Open’s latest-ever finish
- In the early hours of Wednesday, American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that concluded at 3:33 a.m. in New York.
- Returning from a five-month wrist injury, the Spaniard arrived with a 13-0 Grand Slam record against American men but struggled throughout the contest, ending his 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.
- Lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes, the match set a record as the latest-finishing in tournament history, surpassing the previous 2:50 a.m. finish from the 2022 quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows.
- With the victory, Shelton advances to the semifinals to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, ensuring an American man will reach the championship match for the first time in years.
- The United States has not produced a men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick won the 2003 Open, making this semifinal matchup a pivotal moment in American tennis resurgence.
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Ben Shelton Forgets To Thank GF, Trinity Rodman, Her Reaction Goes Viral As Fans Say 'Criminal Work'
Ben Shelton secured one of the biggest wins of his career at the US Open, ending Carlos Alcaraz's title defense after a marathon five-set battle. While everyone has been congratulating him on the win, a moment after the victory has now drawn attention. Moments after the American's memorable victory, Ben gave a speech and shouted out his loved ones. However, it appears he forgot his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, and she made sure her feelings were …
In the US Open, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was surprisingly eliminated in the quarter-finals. Spanish tennis pro lost in New York to American Ben Shelton in five sets with 7:6, 1:6, 3:6, 6:1 and 6:7.
The Spaniard gave everything in a losing cause, even vomiting in his napkin during the game.
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