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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in marathon US Open quarterfinal thriller
American Ben Shelton produced a stunning upset on Wednesday, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling five-set quarterfinal at the US Open. The match went the distance in a dramatic 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) encounter.
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Shelton's impressive victory came after a see-saw contest that tested both players' physical and mental reserves across nearly four hours of compelling tennis. The American mounted a formidable challenge to the Spanish top seed, breaking through in the decisive final set to secure his place in the tournament's final four.
After dropping the opening set in a tightly contested tiebreaker, Shelton surged ahead by claiming the second and third sets with commanding performances. Alcaraz appeared to regain control by taking the fourth set decisively, setting up a tense finale that would ultimately determine the match outcome.
The fifth set proved decisive, with both competitors fighting desperately through another tiebreaker. Shelton ultimately prevailed 10-6 in the championship tiebreak, clinching one of the most dramatic victories of the tournament so far. The result marks a significant milestone for Shelton, who has now eliminated the defending champion in pursuit of US Open glory.