Ben Shelton Defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Record-Breaking US Open Match

Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a quarter-final thriller that ended at 3:34 a.m. on Wednesday, marking the latest finish in US Open history.

The match lasted four hours and 28 minutes, ending the Spaniard's title defense in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence and securing Shelton a semi-final spot.

Shelton will now face Frances Tiafoe in an all-American semi-final after Tiafoe staged a comeback victory against Alex Michelsen, winning 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 in their own five-set battle.