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Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis

Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis
BBC News Wednesday 09 September 2026, 08:07 UTC 1 min read
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Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time - the latest finish in the tournament's history.

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time - the latest finish in the tournament's history.
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