US Open: A Thrilling Match Between Alcaraz and Shelton—The American Comes Out on Top in Five Sets

The epic showdown between Alcaraz and Shelton, with a spot in the US Open semifinals at stake, was won by Shelton, the No. 8 seed, in five memorable sets.

After more than four and a half hours of top-level play, victory went to the American, who prevailed in the fifth-set super tiebreak.

In the final tiebreak, with the score tied at 3-3, the Spaniard scored two points in a row, further ramping up his intensity. The American’s accuracy slipped, especially on his serve, but he didn’t give up (5-5). The match remained evenly balanced (6-6). A huge forehand error by Alcaraz gave Shelton an 8-6 lead. Another error by the Spaniard handed the home favorite two match points. He closes it out on the first match point.

Shelton thus defeats his rival Alcaraz for the first time in his career.