Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open quarter-finals

Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The American secured the victory with a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 scoreline. This result ended the 18-match Grand Slam winning streak held by Alcaraz. The defeat highlights the difficulty of maintaining consistency at major events, as the Spaniard had returned to the tournament following a long-term injury. Roger Federer previously set the all-time record by reaching 23 consecutive Grand Slam semi-finals between 2004 and 2010. That run concluded at the 2010 French Open when Robin Soderling defeated the Swiss player in the quarter-finals.

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