Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open

Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match that concluded early Wednesday at the U.S. Open. Following the victory, which occurred after 3:30 a.m. local time, Shelton addressed the crowd to acknowledge his sister and best friend in the stands. During the post-match remarks, he expressed concern regarding their need to work at 6 a.m. that morning. His girlfriend, U.S. soccer player Trinity Rodman, was also present in the stadium and appeared to react to the omission of her name during his comments. The two athletes, who went public with their relationship in March 2025, were seen interacting with a gesture during the event. Shelton now advances to the semifinals, where he is scheduled to play Frances Tiafoe. The win marks a significant progression for the No. 8 seed in the tournament.

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