US Open 2026 results: Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Ben Shelton in epic quarter-final

Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the 2026 US Open by American Ben Shelton in a five-set quarter-final thriller on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match lasted four hours and 28 minutes, ending at 03:34 local time, making it the latest finish in US Open history. Shelton's victory ends Alcaraz's title defence and equals his best-ever run at a Grand Slam tournament, advancing him to the semi-finals.