Ben Shelton stuns defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to reach US Open semis
American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open thriller to reach the semifinals. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in an all-American matchup.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant moment for American men's tennis, which has been seeking a major champion for over two decades.
USA's Ben Shelton produced a stunning performance to beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and reach the US Open semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.Shelton defeated World No. 2 Alcaraz in a five-set thriller, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 to book his place in the last four. The match lasted 4 hours and 28 minutes and ended Alcaraz's 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments.Shelton sets up all-American semifinalShelton will now face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.Tiafoe reached his third US Open semifinal after beating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on Tuesday.The result guarantees an American player will feature in Sunday's final as the United States continues its wait for a men's major champion since Andy Roddick won the US Open in 2003.Home crowd backs SheltonThousands of fans stayed inside Arthur Ashe Stadium until the early hours to watch the match.Shelton received strong support…
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