Ben Shelton Defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Record Late US Open Finish
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American eighth seed Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarter finals. The match ended at 3:33 a.m. in New York, marking the latest finish in the history of the tournament. Shelton won the five set battle 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7) after a total playing time of four hours and 28 minutes. Alcaraz struggled with accuracy and committed 53 unforced errors. Shelton will now face fellow American Frances Tiafoe for a place in the final. Tiafoe reached the semi finals after defeating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6).
Other notable results include Aryna Sabalenka reaching her sixth consecutive US Open semi final with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10-7) victory over Linda Noskova. Third seed Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. In the women's doubles quarter finals, Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko lost to Elise Mertens and Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-3.
The record late finish has reignited a debate regarding match scheduling at the US Open. Some argue that the night sessions create electric memories, while others, including Martina Navratilova and Boris Becker, suggest the trend is unsustainable. Critics point out that the lack of a curfew, unlike at Wimbledon, and the desire for primetime TV revenue lead to these extreme hours. Players such as Venus Williams and Aryna Sabalenka have noted that these schedules disrupt sleep and recovery.
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