Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open showdown that concluded at 3am
- Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set quarter-final to reach the US Open semi-finals.
- The American prevailed 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a epic match lasting four hours and 31 minutes.
- Finishing at 3:35 am ET, the blockbuster contest became the latest-ever finish in US Open history.
- The victory secures Shelton his third career grand slam semi-final appearance and his second at Flushing Meadows.
- Shelton will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the last four after Tiafoe also won his quarter-final in five sets.
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