Shelton Shocks Alcaraz in Historic U.S. Open Clash

In a historic match, Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarter-finals, marking the latest-finishing match in the tournament's history. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka edged past Linda Noskova to reach her sixth consecutive semi-final. Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula also registered notable victories.

In a thrilling U.S. Open quarter-final, American Ben Shelton ousted defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a historic match that concluded at 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday. The intense showdown lasted four hours and 28 minutes, with Shelton securing a dramatic 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(10-7) victory.

Carlos Alcaraz, known for his resilience following a wrist injury, struggled with accuracy against Shelton, committing 53 unforced errors. Despite his defeat, Alcaraz left the court with a smile, recognizing the high level of tennis displayed.

Aryna Sabalenka also faced a challenging quarter-final, narrowly defeating Linda Noskova in a three-set battle. Sabalenka’s 7-6(1) 3-6 7-6(10-7) win secured her place in the semi-finals. In other matches, Frances Tiafoe overcame Alex Michelsen, and Jessica Pegula prevailed over Emma Navarro.