World number three and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a defeat against ninth-ranked Ben Shelton during the US Open 2026 quarter-finals this Wednesday. Shelton moved into the semi-finals after a grueling four-hour and 28-minute match, finishing with a score of 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(10-7). This victory marks the first time Shelton has beaten Alcaraz.

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