Ben Shelton ends Alcaraz’s US Open title defence in 4hr 28min thriller

Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarter-finals, winning 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) after 4 hours and 28 minutes of play. The match, which ended at 3:34 AM, set a new record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals, while Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in another thrilling match.