Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final tie-break

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.

• 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in fifth-set tie-break at 3.33am