Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish
American Ben Shelton upset defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five‑set US Open quarterfinal, ending Alcaraz’s title defence. Shelton rallied from a set down to win 6‑4, 2‑6, 6‑4, 3‑6, 6‑3, delivering one of the tournament’s longest and most dramatic finishes. The victory marks Shelton’s first Grand Slam win and a notable upset in the event’s history.