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Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz beaten in quarter-finals by Ben Shelton
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the US Open following a five-set defeat against American player Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals. Shelton secured the victory through a hard-fought tiebreak in the final set to advance further in the tournament.
WHY IT MATTERS
This upset eliminates the reigning champion from the tournament and marks a major career advancement for Ben Shelton at a Grand Slam event.
The American triumphs 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7).
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