Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence with a five‑set quarter‑final victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium, becoming the first American to beat the Spaniard at a Grand Slam. The No 8 seed won 6‑7 (5), 6‑1, 6‑3, 1‑6, 7‑6, taking the deciding tie‑break 10‑7.
The result sends Shelton into an all‑American semi‑final against Frances Tiafoe on Friday. It also guarantees an American finalist in the men's singles for the second time in three years.
