Ben Shelton Stuns Alcaraz in Historic 5-Set US Open Thriller
PUBLISHED Sep 9, 2026, 10:21 AM ET
American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. The match concluded at 3:33 a.m. Eastern Time on September 9, 2026, establishing a new record for the latest-finishing match in tournament history. Shelton secured the victory with a score of 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after four hours and twenty-eight minutes of play on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The encounter featured powerful serves reaching up to 240 kilometers per hour from Shelton and a decisive ten-point super tiebreak in the final set. With this win, Shelton advanced to the next round while overcoming an initial 0-17 career record against top-three ranked opponents. The contest drew significant attention from fans and media outlets across the United States due to its historical late finish and competitive intensity.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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Official tournament scoreboard and match conclusion at New York on September 9 2026. https://www.usopen.org/scores/mens-singles
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