Shelton defeats Alcaraz in late-night US Open quarter-final marathon
Most outlets highlighted the late finish and the dramatic nature of the five-set match, with several noting the 3:34 AM conclusion and the record-breaking timing. The News International and Dawn provided more detail on the set-by-set outcome and the elimination of the defending champion, while Express Tribune and ARY News focused on the shock factor and duration of the match. Arab News Pakistan emphasized the “epic latest-ever US Open finish” without specifying the timing.
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in record-late US Open thriller
Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in a four-hour, 28-minute US Open epic that ends at a record 3:34am, reaching the semi-finals in New York..
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Shelton advances to US Open semi-finals in marathon late-night triumph over Alcaraz
By the time Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals, it was 3:34 AM on Wednesday in New York, where he fell to American Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows. The big-hitting Shelton claimed his first career win over Alcaraz, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7), ending the Spaniard’s hopes of retaining his tit...
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in 3:34 am US Open finish
The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) on Arthur Ashe stadium in a 4hr 28min classic, ending the Spaniard's...
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Ben Shelton knocks out Carlos Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final thriller
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain crashes out of the US Open after a five-set thriller against Ben Shelton. With this surprising knocking out, the defending champion was knocked out of the quarterfinals with 6-7 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6 on...
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in US Open quarter-final
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