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American Tennis Explodes at US Open as Shelton Shocks Alcaraz in Epic After-Midnight Battle

The 2026 US Open produced one of its most unforgettable nights as eighth seed Ben Shelton stunned second seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller that didn't conclude until after 3 a.m. ET. The match went the distance, culminating in a 10-point tiebreak in the fifth set that delivered Shelton into an all-American semifinal. The upset represents a seismic shift in the tournament's narrative—Alcaraz's title defense ends in the quarterfinals, while the 21-year-old American advances to face compatriot Frances Tiafoe in what promises to be a blockbuster Friday showdown.

Tiafoe's path to that semifinal was equally dramatic. The American produced one of the grittiest comebacks in recent US Open history, rallying from two sets down to defeat 22-year-old Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) in another all-American quarterfinal. Tiafoe was reportedly four points from elimination when Michelsen served for the match, making his recovery all the more remarkable. According to reports, he became only the second player ever to win a major quarterfinal from two sets down in a deciding-set tiebreak, joining Andre Agassi's 2005 US Open feat. The dramatic finish saw Tiafoe stop celebrating at the net to console an emotional Michelsen, a poignant moment between two Americans who had just delivered more than four hours of compelling tennis. With the guaranteed all-American semifinal, US men's tennis is assured its best Grand Slam result in years, and either Shelton or Tiafoe will reach their first US Open final.

Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN · Tennis Majors

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