Ben Shelton beats defending champ Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open match that ends after 3:30 a.m.
Ben Shelton had gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz for five exhausting sets and finally, at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, came the chance to end the U.S. Open champion's title reign.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Sportsnet · Sep 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM ET
- Coverage span: 2h 40m
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CBC NewsTier A
Ben Shelton beats defending champ Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open match that ends after 3:30 a.m.(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever(opens original report in a new tab)Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday. — CBS News
ABC NewsTier B
Carlos Alcaraz eliminated by Ben Shelton in latest finish in US Open history(opens original report in a new tab)Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz eliminated by Ben Shelton in latest finish in US Open history — ABC News
ESPNTier B
Shelton stuns Alcaraz in latest US Open finish, sets up all-American semi(opens original report in a new tab)Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. ET. — ESPN
The GuardianTier B
US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in thriller after latest ever finish – as it happened(opens original report in a new tab)Shelton sees off Alcaraz in latest ever US Open finish Tiafoe breaks Michelsen’s heart with epic comeback First set: Shelton 3-2 Alcaraz* (*denotes next server) An even breezier service game from Shelton, who holds to… — The Guardian
The GuardianTier B
Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish(opens original report in a new tab)Winner claims 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) victory Epic quarter-final ends after 3.30am in New York As the official 10th day of play in New York moved deeper into the remote hours of the new morning, every passing… — The Guardian
Al JazeeraTier B
Ben Shelton shocks Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to win US Open quarterfinal(opens original report in a new tab)Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz. — Al Jazeera
CBS SportsTier B
2026 US Open: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller to advance to an all-American semifinal(opens original report in a new tab)Shelton and Alcaraz played the latest match in US Open history, with Shelton winning with an ace at 3:33 a.m. ET — CBS Sports
SportsnetTier B
Shelton eliminates Alcaraz in latest finish in US Open history(opens original report in a new tab)
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