Ben Shelton Defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Epic US Open Quarterfinal

American Ben Shelton stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller to reach the US Open semifinals, marking the longest match in tournament history.

9 Sept, 08:03 — 9 Sept, 11:20

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Why this matters

This match marks a significant shift in men's tennis dominance, with a younger American defeating the reigning champion in a grueling contest. It underscores the increasing competitiveness of the next generation of players against established superstars like Alcaraz.

Key entitiesBen Shelton Carlos Alcaraz US Open

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What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarterfinals
The match lasted five sets and is the longest in US Open history
The match concluded at approximately 3:34 am local time
Carlos Alcaraz was the defending champion

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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The match is the longest in US Open history

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Carlos Alcaraz was the defending champion

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Ben Shelton is 23 years old

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The match ended at 3:34 am

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Where they diverge

Framing of Shelton's achievement

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Emphasizes Shelton as a 'big surprise' and highlights his age (23) to frame it as an upset by a rising star

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Focuses on the 'epic' nature of the battle and the physical endurance required, treating the result as a testament to Shelton's peak performance rather than just an upset

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Specific set scores or total match duration in hours/minutes

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Post-match quotes from either player

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

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YahooMostly Factual36m ago

‘Even tougher’ – Cricket legend gives his verdict on Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defeat

A cricket legend took to social media to deliver his verdict on the epic US Open clash between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz. Carlos Alcaraz’s return to Grand Slam tennis ended in disappointment on Tuesday night as he lost in heartbreaking fashion against Ben Shelton.

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