Ben Shelton beats defending champion Carlos Alcaraz
By The BriefBrief
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a U.S. Open match that went down to the wire. The win capped a late, high-stakes finish between the two players at the tournament.
WHO:Ben Shelton; Carlos Alcaraz
WHAT:Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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