Shelton Dethrones Alcaraz in Late-Night US Open Thriller, Gauff Advances to Semis
The US Open has delivered dramatic late-night matches, with American Ben Shelton advancing to the semifinals after a five-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz, while Coco Gauff also secured her spot.
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In a stunning upset at the US Open, American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a marathon quarterfinal match that concluded at 3:33 a.m. ET, marking the latest finish in tournament history. Shelton emerged victorious after a grueling five-set battle, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), to advance to his second career US Open semifinal. The 23-year-old showcased powerful serving and aggressive play, breaking Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.
Meanwhile, fellow American Coco Gauff also secured her spot in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open. She achieved this by staging a comeback victory against Mirra Andreeva in her own quarterfinal match.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: focuses on why the best match finished after 3 a.m. and its potential effect on Ben Shelton in the semis
- AJ: highlights Gauff beating Andreeva to reach the US Open semifinals in a comeback win
- The Guardian: reports on Shelton dethroning Alcaraz in a five-set thriller after the latest finish and Shelton winning on a night of sweat and home hopes
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