Shelton Stuns Alcaraz in US Open Overnight Thriller

Ben Shelton delivered the biggest win of his career early Wednesday morning, upsetting defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarterfinal that ended at 3:34 a.m. ET—the latest finish in tournament history.

Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a four-hour, 28-minute marathon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory was Shelton’s first over Alcaraz and sends the American into an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe on Friday. Our pre-match US Open quarterfinal coverage had Alcaraz as the rightful overwhelming favorite before the upset.

Ben Shelton Breaks Through Against Carlos Alcaraz

Shelton and Alcaraz traded momentum all night before the American held firm in the decisive tiebreak. Shelton finished with seven aces and earned 63 receiving points, while Alcaraz committed seven double faults in the match.

The scene at Arthur Ashe was special. Even after the marathon, Alcaraz left the court smiling and acknowledging the crowd, a show of respect after one of the most grueling matches of the tournament.

All-American Semifinal Awaits

Shelton will now face Tiafoe after another memorable quarterfinal. Tiafoe came back from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen in another five-set thriller that lasted more than four-and-a-half hours on Tuesday.

Tiafoe’s comeback was the first from a two-set deficit in a US Open quarterfinal in more than a decade, and it set the stage for an intense matchup between two of the most popular American players in tennis.

The winner will represent the United States in this weekend's US Open men’s final. After a night that featured two five-set classics and a record-setting finish, Shelton vs.Tiafoe has the potential to deliver even more must-see tennis.

The social media world is buzzing, and some are calling Tuesday's matches the best tennis ever played in a single day of competition.