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Carlos Alcaraz loses US Open quarterfinal to Ben Shelton in thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz loses US Open quarterfinal to Ben Shelton in thriller

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz lost to Ben Shelton in the US Open quarterfinals on September 4, 2026, with a scoreline of 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6. The match concluded at 3:33 AM, marking the latest finish in US Open history. After leading the first set, Alcaraz struggled with illness during the fifth set but still managed to extend the match to a super tiebreak. This quarterfinal match was part of Alcaraz's return after a five-month injury layoff, during which he won four matches and dropped only one set before facing Shelton.

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•Alcaraz faced Shelton in a quarterfinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
•Match concluded with a super tiebreak at 3:33 AM.
•Score was 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 against Shelton.
•Alcaraz won four matches in the tournament, dropping one set.
•He returned to competition after five months off due to injury.

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Ben Shelton sealed it at 3:33 in the morning with a 146 mph ace, the latest finish in US Open history, and Carlos Alcaraz walked off Arthur Ashe Stadium having lost a quarterfinal he led after the first set. The scoreline was 6-7 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6. He had been visibly sick during a changeover …
— Yahoo Sports

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