Shelton Stuns Alcaraz in Epic US Open Night | Dubai News

Ben Shelton stunned the tennis world by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a marathon US Open thriller that ended at 3:33 AM—the latest finish in tournament history. Shelton’s gritty, crowd-fueled performance propelled him to the semi-finals, where he’ll face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in what could be the first U.S. men’s Grand Slam title since 2003. Despite Alcaraz’s injury and strong early set, Shelton surged back with relentless energy, capitalizing on the roaring New York support and closing out the match in a dramatic fifth-set tiebreak. It’s a moment he’ll remember forever—especially after joking about his family not having to rush off to work post-victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50d13ac7dcebf26a