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Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz to reach US Open semi-finals

Ben Shelton has advanced to the US Open semi-finals after defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic five-set quarter-final. The match, which lasted 4 hours and 28 minutes, concluded at 3:33 AM local time, setting a new record for the latest finish in the tournament's history.

Shelton secured the victory with a score of 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7). The win sets up an all-American semi-final clash between Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. Tiafoe reached the semi-finals by overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(10-6).

In the women's draw, Jessica Pegula also secured a semi-final spot after a comeback victory against Emma Navarro, winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Pegula is scheduled to face Aryna Sabalenka in the next round.

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Alex Michelsen · Alexander Zverev · Arthur Ashe Stadium · Aryna Sabalenka · Ben Shelton · Carlos Alcaraz · Coco Gauff · Frances Tiafoe · Jessica Pegula · Linda Nosková · Stefanos Tsitsipas · US Open

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