Shelton Stuns Alcaraz in U.S. Open Thriller | Dallas News

Ben Shelton stunned the tennis world by defeating defending champ Carlos Alcaraz in a marathon U.S. Open match that ended at 3:33 AM — the latest finish in tournament history. After a grueling four-hour, 28-minute battle, Shelton pulled off a five-set victory with a clutch serve in the final tiebreaker, ending Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. The win guarantees an American man in the final for the first time since 2003, setting up a showdown with fellow American Frances Tiafoe. Shelton, now in his third major semifinal, delivered a powerhouse performance with serves exceeding 140 mph and earned his first win over a top-five seed in a Grand Slam. With electric crowd support and historic stakes, this U.S. Open is delivering unforgettable drama — and fans are already buzzing for what’s next. 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/900b418d180ee297