A thrilling late-night showdown at the U.S. Open has crowned an American champion as Ben Shelton edged past top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in a hard-fought battle. The match, filled with dramatic rallies and clutch moments, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final points. Shelton’s victory marks a historic win for American men’s tennis, ending a long drought in the tournament’s top flight. With Alcaraz’s dominance challenged, the result sends shockwaves through the sport’s rankings and sets up intriguing storylines for the remainder of the competition.
American Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in epic late-night match at U.S. Open NBC New York
