US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton v Carlos Alcaraz – live updates

Ben Shelton has reached the US Open semi-finals after defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night epic. The match lasted four and a half hours, marking the latest finish in US Open history. This victory is significant as Shelton previously held a 0-17 record against top-three opponents. Furthermore, Alcaraz had maintained a perfect 13-0 record against American players at grand slams prior to this loss, making the result a major career milestone for Shelton.