Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever
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.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 9, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever(opens original report in a new tab)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
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