Alcaraz defeats Shelton in US Open quarterfinal that ends at 2:54 a.m.
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a dramatic four‑hour quarterfinal at the US Open, Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz beat American Ben Shelton in a five‑set match that finished at 2:54 a.m., setting a new record for the latest finish in the tournament’s history. The match, held on the main court, saw Alcaraz deliver a decisive forehand winner in the final set, ending Shelton’s bid to become the first American to reach the semifinals since 2019. The late finish highlighted the endurance and intensity of modern Grand Slam tennis, drawing attention from fans and commentators worldwide.
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- Right-leaning (2): Sunday Guardian, Times Now
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- Carlos Alcaraz-Ben Shelton Sets New US Open Late-Finish Record As Spaniard Unleashes Forehand Rocket At 2:54 AM | WATCH — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- ‘That Was Some Tennis’: Sachin Tendulkar Reacts To Alcaraz-Shelton Thriller — Times Now (right-leaning)