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Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

In World, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time - the latest finish in the tournament's history. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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