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Ben Shelton Defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Record Late US Open Quarterfinal

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  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the US Open, ending the Spaniard's title defense and an 18-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments. The match concluded at 3:33 a.m. local time, marking the latest finish in the history of the tournament. Shelton won the five-set thriller with a score of 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), sealing the victory with a 146 mph ace. The contest lasted four hours and 28 minutes.

Shelton, the eighth seed, faced the world number three Alcaraz in a match characterized by significant momentum shifts. After Alcaraz won the first set, Shelton won nine consecutive games to take a two-set lead. Alcaraz fought back to win the fourth set, but Shelton ultimately prevailed in the fifth-set tiebreak. During the match, Alcaraz experienced physical strain and vomited into his towel during a changeover. This was Alcaraz's first tournament since April following a four-and-a-half-month absence due to a right wrist injury.

Following the match, Alcaraz expressed pride in his fight and stated that his primary goal was to compete and remain healthy. Shelton described the match as a war and the most enjoyable of his career. Shelton will now face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. Tiafoe reached the semifinals by defeating Alex Michelsen in another five-set match. This matchup ensures an American representative in the final, the first time a man from the U.S. has had such a strong showing since Andy Roddick won the title in 2003.

Reporting on the event varied by political lean. Center-left outlets emphasized the heroic nature of Alcaraz's effort and his graceful acceptance of defeat. Center-right outlets framed the victory as part of a broader American tennis resurgence and a moment of sporting beauty. Center outlets focused primarily on the record-breaking timing of the match and the statistical details of the competition.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
Highlighted Alcaraz's resilience and the emotional, heroic quality of his performance despite the loss.
Centre
Focused on the record-breaking late finish and the factual progression of the match.
Centre-right
Framed the win as a sign of a wider American tennis awakening and emphasized the sportsmanship and beauty of the game.

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