Ben Shelton wins a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes to triumph at US Open
The 23-year-old’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz means there is a real chance of an American man winning the US Open for the first time since 2003
TL;DR
- Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final, which concluded at 3:33 AM, setting a record for the latest finish in US Open history.
- The win guarantees at least one American man in the US Open final, with Shelton set to play Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.
- Shelton's victory over Alcaraz, who had previously beaten him three times, was characterized by his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play.
- Alcaraz struggled with errors and his serve, even vomiting into a towel during the match, while Shelton maintained his nerve.
- Shelton is considered the best American men's tennis prospect in a generation, having transitioned from college tennis to the top 50 in a short time.