Ben Shelton Stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Epic Five-Set Thriller to Reach US Open Semi-Finals

Ben Shelton delivered a career-defining performance to claim his first-ever victory against Carlos Alcaraz, overcoming the Spaniard in a dramatic five-set marathon with scores of 7-6, 1-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 at the US Open.

Although Carlos Alcaraz fought back after dropping the opening set and eventually leveled the match despite battling persistent unforced errors, he ultimately fell short as American Ben Shelton elevated his performance in the clutch moments.

Sealing the victory with a brilliant ace in a tense tiebreak that finished 10-7 in the final set, Ben Shelton advanced to the semi-finals.

Next up, Ben Shelton will clash with fellow American Frances Tiafoe for a coveted spot in Sunday's final, after Frances Tiafoe engineered an incredible comeback victory over Alex Michelson in another grueling five-set encounter.