Ben Shelton Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Reach US Open Semifinals

American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller at the US Open, securing his place in the tournament semifinals.

The match lasted over four hours, with Shelton winning 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, ending Alcaraz's bid for a consecutive title in a late-night finish.

Shelton will now face his next opponent in the final four, marking a career-defining performance that has shifted the landscape of the 2026 men's singles draw.