The New York Night Owl: Shelton's Historic Win Sparks American Hopes Ben Shelton's quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz at 3:34 AM on Thursday will be remembered as one of the most memorable in recent US Open history.
The match, which lasted four hours and 28 minutes, saw Shelton overcome his opponent in a five set thriller that left both players exhausted and the crowd delirious.
Shelton's win marked his first over a top three player in 17 attempts and came against one of the most formidable opponents on the tour.