# Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe at US Open

https://mins.news/en/item/51167

- ABC News, 2026-09-09 10:35 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/shelton-ends-alcarazs-title-reign-late-night-marathon-136288230

> Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a marathon US Open match that ended at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in tournament history. The win ended Alcaraz’s title reign and set up Shelton’s next match against Tiafoe.

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