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Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open Match
Ben Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil....
2009 US Open
2009 edition of the US Open Tennis Championships
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