New York, Sept 9, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish

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2026-09-09

Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to American Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows. The big-hitting Shelton claimed his first career win over Alcaraz, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7), ending the Spaniard's hopes of retaining his title in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence. It took a brutal four ho......

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