Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final tie-break
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Ben Shelton eliminated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open on September 9, 2026. The match concluded at 3:33 a.m. inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking the latest finish in the tournament's history. Shelton secured the victory with a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 scoreline after a deciding fifth-set tie-break. The contest began after 11 p.m. due to a series of lengthy quarter-final matches preceding it. Alcaraz, who dealt with bouts of physical exhaustion during the play, lost only his second career five-set match in 17 attempts. Shelton’s performance allowed him to advance in the tournament while drawing comparisons to top-tier rivals in the sport.
- •Ben Shelton finished the match against Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m.
- •The final score was 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 in favor of Shelton.
- •Play began after 11 p.m. due to three preceding quarter-final matches.
- •This represents only the second five-set loss for Alcaraz in his career.
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in fifth-set tie-break at 3.33am
"The clock ticked to 3.33am local time in New York City when Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz with a clean ace to the delight of thousands of delirious tennis fans still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but does something have to be done to stop these early-morning finishes?
"New York is the city that never sleeps, and tennis is the sport that cannot get its act together.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:29 AMBen Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in fifth-set tie-break at 3.33am
New York is the city that never sleeps, and tennis is the sport that cannot get its act together.
- Sky Sports—Is change needed after Shelton's early-morning finish against Alcaraz?
The clock ticked to 3.33am local time in New York City when Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz with a clean ace to the delight of thousands of delirious tennis fans still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but does something have to be done to stop these early-morning finishes?
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