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Carlos Alcaraz eliminated by Ben Shelton in US Open quarterfinals

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz loses to Ben Shelton in a five-set match and does not advance to the US Open semifinals.

9 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis player and reigning US Open champion, was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the tournament held in New York, losing to American Ben Shelton. The match took place at night, finishing at 3:35 AM, setting a record duration of four hours and 28 minutes for the competition.

Shelton, currently ranked as the world's 9th player, defeated Alcaraz in an intense battle that ended 6-7 [5/7], 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, and 7-6 [10/7]. This victory halted the Spaniard's streak of 18 consecutive wins at Grand Slams.

The match started evenly, with Alcaraz winning the first set, but Shelton responded and took control in the following sets. However, Alcaraz demonstrated resilience by winning the fourth set, leading the match into a decisive super tie-break.

In the fifth set, the competition was fierce, heightening the tension and culminating in a series of critical points. Shelton managed to close the match with 10 points to 7 in the tie-break, thus securing his advancement to the semifinals of the tournament.

Now, Shelton prepares to face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, who also progressed in the competition. Shelton's victory is considered a surprise, as he is competing in the US Open after a recovery period of over four months due to an injury.

Alcaraz, for his part, exits the tournament without the chance to defend his title, bringing to an end an impressive run in Grand Slams.

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