Ben Shelton Upsets Carlos Alcaraz in US Open Quarterfinals
Ben Shelton defeated two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic five-set match at the US Open, concluding with a tie-breaker and a final score of 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6). The match lasted four hours and 28 minutes, finishing at a record late hour of 2:23 AM.
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Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles title, defeating American Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2, marking his second major championship and extending the drought for American men’s Grand Slam titles to 23 years since 2003. This victory followed Zverev's win at the French Open earlier in the year, making it two major titles in three months. Shelton aimed to become the first American man to win the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003 and the first Black man since Arthur Ashe in 1968, but Zverev ultimately prevailed in front of a supportive crowd.
Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam singles title at the US Open, defeating Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2, and becoming only the ninth man to reach the semifinals of all four majors in one season. This victory follows his win at the French Open in June, marking him as the first German man to win a singles Grand Slam since Boris Becker in 1996. Zverev's career has been marred by domestic violence allegations, leading to mixed reactions from fans and the tennis community, despite his achievements and advocacy for diabetes awareness.
Ben Shelton will face Alexander Zverev in the US Open 2026 men's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking the first major championship final of Shelton's career. Shelton, aiming to end a 23-year drought for American men in Grand Slam singles since Andy Roddick in 2003, defeated Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, while Zverev advanced by overcoming Karen Khachanov. This final is significant for Shelton, who also seeks to become the first Black American man to win the title since Arthur Ashe in 1968.
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semifinal, advancing to his first major final against Alexander Zverev, who won his match against Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6). Shelton's victory made him the first American man to reach a major singles final since Andy Roddick in 2003, and the first Black American man to do so at the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1972. The women's doubles final saw Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend complete a career Grand Slam with a 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 win over Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery.
Ben Shelton triumphed over two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling US Open quarterfinal match that lasted four hours and 28 minutes, with a final score of 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6). This victory marked Shelton's advancement to the semifinals, where he will face compatriot Frances Tiafoe, potentially leading to the first American finalist since 2003. The match included a dramatic comeback from Alcaraz, who struggled in the final set, ultimately falling short despite his efforts, and both players shared a moment of camaraderie at the net post-match.