Shelton looks to make an impact at US Open after ‘roller coaster’ season
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- Index.hr (Croatia)seen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Šok na US Openu. Alcaraz ispao u četvrtinalu, meč završio tri sata iza ponoćiŠok na US Openu. Alcaraz ispao u četvrtfinalu, meč završio tri sata iza ponoći - Le Monde (France)seen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Carlos Alcaraz, tenant du titre, éliminé de l’US Open par Ben Shelton au terme d’un match renversantUS Open : Carlos Alcaraz, tenant du titre, éliminé par Ben Shelton au terme d’un match renversant - Libération (France)seen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
US Open : au terme d’un quart épique terminé à 3 h 30 du matin, Carlos Alcaraz s’effondre face à Ben SheltonUS Open : au terme d’un quart épique terminé à 3 h 30 du matin, Carlos Alcaraz tombe face à Ben Shelton - El País (Spain)seen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Shelton se impone a Alcaraz en un duelo vibrante y alcanza las semifinales del US OpenAlcaraz roza la heroicidad, pero se inclina ante el formidable Shelton - El Mundo (Spain)seen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Alcaraz batalla hasta la extenuación antes de caer eliminado en una batalla épica ante Shelton en el US OpenAlcaraz pelea hasta la extenuación antes de caer eliminado en una batalla épica ante Shelton en el US Open - Times of Indiaseen 9 Sept, 19:33headline rewritten
How Ben Shelton’s family and Trinity Rodman powered his rise to tennis stardomBen Shelton and Trinity Rodman: How did their partnership fuel his rise?
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Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia14:11
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia02:34
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- si.com00:42first to report
American Ben Shelton survived a bit of a scare in the first round of the U.S. Open, winning three straight sets (after losing 1-6 in the first one) to advance t
- Channel News Asia21:19
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- mycolumbuspower.com17:20Who Is Ben Shelton's Girlfriend Trinity Rodman? The Olympic Gold Medalist's Most Striking IG Moments
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Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia01:31
- Japan Times04:29
Shelton next faces Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal round.
- Channel News Asia16:30
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El cañonero, rival de Alcaraz en los cuartos, intenta dosificar su estilo agresivo y busca acabar con los 23 años de sequía histórica de su país en el tenis masculino
- Times of India23:55edited after publishing
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How Ben Shelton’s family and Trinity Rodman powered his rise to tennis stardomBen Shelton’s tennis rise has been shaped by patience, family and strong support around him. His father, Bryan Shelton, let him choose tennis before helping coach him through college. Now, girlfriend Trinity Rodman brings her own experience as an elite athlete to their relationship. Shelton says her understanding helps him handle both the difficult moments and the biggest wins.
Wed, 9 September 2026
39 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:32
US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton v Carlos Alcaraz goes to deciding set – live The Guardian In latest ever U.S. open finish, American Ben Shelton outduels Carlos Alcaraz NBC News Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish The Guardian Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz eliminated by Ben Shelton in latest finish in US Open history FOX Sports Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in five sets at 2026 US Open Yahoo Sports
- El País (Spain)07:34edited after publishing
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Shelton se impone a Alcaraz en un duelo vibrante y alcanza las semifinales del US OpenEl estadounidense bate al español en un pulso de cuartos vibrante y físico, resuelto tras 4h 28m y con el desenlace más tardío en Nueva York: 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6 y 7-6(7)
- Channel News Asia07:38
- 24sata (Croatia)07:39
Shelton šokirao Alcaraza u noćnoj drami i izborio polufinale US Opena! Duel završio u 3.33 ujutro, a sad slijedi američki obračun za prvo Grand Slam finale
- France Info (France)07:39
L'Américain est allé au bout de l'effort pour s'offrir, dès sa première balle de match, mercredi dans la nuit, Carlos Alcaraz, le tenant du titre, et se qualifier pour les demi-finales à New York.
- El Mundo (Spain)07:40edited after publishing
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Alcaraz batalla hasta la extenuación antes de caer eliminado en una batalla épica ante Shelton en el US OpenDespués de cuatro horas y media de juego pierde en cuartos de final por 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6 y 7-6(7) y no podrá revalidar su título en Nueva York Leer
- Times of India07:44
USA's Ben Shelton produced a stunning performance to beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and reach the US Open semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday. Shelton defeated World No. 2 Alcaraz in a five-set thriller, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 to book his place in the last four.
- Al Jazeera English07:55
Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
- La Repubblica (Italy)07:58
Lo spagnolo, campione uscente a Flushing Meadows, che era al rientro dopo oltre quattro mesi di stop, cede al 5° set al termine di una sfida finita alle 3.33 di notte a New York
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:59edited after publishing
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Šok na US Openu. Alcaraz ispao u četvrtinalu, meč završio tri sata iza ponoćiBEN SHELTON svladao je branitelja naslova Carlosa Alcaraza u četvrtfinalu US Opena.
- Libération (France)08:03edited after publishing
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US Open : au terme d’un quart épique terminé à 3 h 30 du matin, Carlos Alcaraz s’effondre face à Ben SheltonPour son retour à la compétition après trois mois d’absence, l’Espagnol s’est incliné en cinq sets ce mercredi 9 septembre en quarts de finale du tournoi de New York. Son bourreau affrontera Frances Tiafoe en demie pour un duel 100 % étasunien.
- Le Monde (France)08:05edited after publishing
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Carlos Alcaraz, tenant du titre, éliminé de l’US Open par Ben Shelton au terme d’un match renversantL’Espagnol, tenant du titre, a été battu au bout de la nuit par l’Americain, 9ᵉ mondial : 6-7 [5/7], 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 [10/7]. Celui-ci met fin à la série de 18 victoires successives du Murcien en Grand Chelem.
- tportal (Croatia)08:11
Ben Shelton izborio je polufinale US Opena nakon jednog od najdramatičnijih mečeva turnira. Deveti igrač svijeta svladao je branitelja naslova Carlosa Alcaraza 6:7(5), 6:1, 6:3, 1:6, 7:6(10/7) nakon četiri sata i 28 minuta igre.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:20
Američki tenisač Ben Shelton (24) drugi put u karijeri plasirao se u polufinale US Opena u New Yorku nakon što je nakon gotovo četiri i pol sata u četvrtfinalu svladao branitelja naslova, Španjolca Carlosa Alcaraza sa 6:7 (5), 6:1, 6:3, 1:6, 7:6 (7). Susret Sheltona i Alcaraza završio je u 3.33 ujut...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:24
Im vergangenen Jahr konnte er die US Open noch gewinnen, nun ist Carlos Alcaraz vorzeitig ausgeschieden. Weit nach Mitternacht musste er sich im Match-Tiebreak Ben Shelton geschlagen geben.
- Japan Times08:34
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the U.S. Open quarterfinals at 3:34 am in an epic five-set thriller.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)08:42
Španělský tenista Carlos Alcaraz titul na US Open neobhájí. Druhý nasazený hráč ve čtvrtfinále po čtyři a půl hodiny dlouhé bitvě prohrál 7:6, 1:6, 3:6, 6:1 a 6:7 s domácím Benem Sheltonem.
- kathmandupost.com08:45
Shelton ends Alcaraz’s US Open title defence in the tournament’s latest-finishing match, keeping alive American hopes of a first men’s Grand Slam champion since 2003.
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:46
Lo statunitense in semifinale agli Us Open. Bolelli e Vavassori ai quarti nel doppio
- Google News - Top Stories08:54
Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever CBS News American Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish cnn.com Shelton ends Alcaraz's title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis ABC7 Los Angeles An epic clash on Arthur Ashe. Plus: MLB’s pennant race is now a sprint The New York Times Shelton ends Alcaraz's US Open title defense in late-night five-setter US Open Tennis
- Google News - Top Stories09:01
American Ben Shelton outduels defending champ Alcaraz in latest-ever U.S. Open finish NBC News Ben Shelton edges out Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling latest U.S. Open finish in history The New York Times Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open US Open Tennis Shelton ends Alcaraz's title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis abcnews.com Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever CBS News
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:02
Dopo un’infinita partita durata 4 ore e 28 minuti, Shelton batte Alcaraz con punteggio 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 nel match finito più tardi nella storia degli Us Open (alle 3:30 locali). Dopo un quinto set emozionante e giocato alla pari, risulta decisivo il supertiebreak, dove l’americano va sotto di un break, ma si riprende […] L'articolo Clamoroso agli US Open, Shelton fa l’impresa ed elimina Alcaraz dopo 4 ore e mezza. Nervosismo e conati di vomito per lo spagnolo proviene da Il Fatto...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:06
“Hanno deciso di uccidere il tennis. Oltre 4 ore di partita che termina alle 3.30 di mattina. Poi si disperano per le assenze causa infortuni. Vergogna!!!”. Non ci va giù leggero Paolo Bertolucci al termine della sfida tra Ben Shelton e Carlos Alcaraz, che ha visto trionfare il tennista statunitense in cinque combattutissimi set. Il […] L'articolo “Hanno deciso di uccidere il tennis. Mi raccomando, continuate così!”: lo sfogo di Bertolucci dopo Shelton-Alcaraz proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:24
„Es ist unglaublich“: Nach einem denkwürdigen Match gegen den US-Amerikaner Ben Shelton muss Mitfavorit Carlos Alcaraz die US Open verlassen. So spät endete noch nie eine Partie in New York.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:37
BEN SHELTON (ATP - 9.) svladao je branitelja naslova Carlosa Alcaraza (ATP - 3.) u četvrtfinalu US Opena
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:00
Cinque set di alto livello, divertimento e spettacolo: Carlos Alcaraz sta pian piano tornando ai suoi livelli, ma c’è stato un momento durante la sconfitta in cinque set contro Ben Shelton in cui il campione murciano è crollato. La partita è iniziata tardissimo – alle 23 locali – ed è finita alle 3:34 del mattino: […] L'articolo Alcaraz choc: allontana un cameraman e poi vomita in campo. Cosa è successo nel match con Shelton proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:38
Superstar Carlos Alcaraz ist bei den US Open im Viertelfinale gescheitert. In einem bis in die frühen Morgenstunden dauernden Match unterlag er Ben Shelton.
- ANSA (Italy)10:42
L'americano vince al tiebreak del 5/o set, l'ex n.1 si arrende dopo i conati di vomito
- ANSA (Italy)10:42
Prima vittoria in carriera dello statunitense contro il detentore del trofeo
- Times of India12:49
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set to meet in an all-American US Open semifinal after Shelton's stunning five-set win over Carlos Alcaraz. Both players have built significant career earnings through prize money and endorsement deals, with Tiafoe boasting a longer track record of Grand Slam runs and a recent investment in a professional padel franchise.
- tportal (Croatia)13:09
Bio je ovo epski meč, pravi teniski rat u kojem mi je bila čast dijeliti teren s velikim šampionom, rekao je američki tenisač Ben Shelton nakon pobjede u četvrtfinalu US Opena protiv Španjolca Carlosa Alcaraza od 6:7(5), 6:1, 6:3, 1:6, 7:6(7)
2 reprints
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)9 Sept, 14:18their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)9 Sept, 14:21their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)13:23
El español, exhausto tras cuatro horas y media de lucha y celebraciones cruzadas con Shelton, abandona el US Open "contento" y "sano" Leer
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:25
Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz’s title defense in five-set thriller, setting up all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe
- Times of India13:29
Ben Shelton triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set clash during the US Open quarter-finals. After an exhausting battle that stretched over four hours, Shelton emerged victorious, ending Alcaraz's impressive Grand Slam winning streak and title defense. Notably, this victory marked Shelton's first against a top-three ranked player, proving his prowess on the court, especially as Alcaraz returned from a layoff due to a wrist injury.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:04
BEN SHELTON i CARLOS ALCARAZ dali su izjave nakon sjajnog četvrtfinalnog meča US Opena.
- El Mundo (Spain)14:19
El estadounidense vence a Alcaraz en el partido más tardío de la historia del US Open y recupera el gesto que abandonó tras perder con Djokovic en las semifinales de 2023 Leer
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:57
Carlos Alcaraz viene eliminato ai quarti di finale degli US Open e perde punti pesanti anche nel ranking Atp. Il tennista spagnolo è stato battuto da Ben Shelton al termine di una maratona di cinque set – terminata alle 3:34 del mattino – e saluta così l’ultimo Slam della stagione, in cui rientrava dopo lo […] L'articolo Ranking Atp, Alcaraz esce dagli Us Open e dice addio al sogno numero 1 a fine anno: ora però Zverev “vede” Sinner | La nuova classifica proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:00
Ben Shelton izborio je plasman u polufinale US Opena nakon dramatične pobjede nad Carlosom Alcarazom u pet setova
- Channel News Asia22:03
Thu, 10 September 2026
2 reports- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:51
La sconfitta di Carlos Alcaraz ai quarti di finale degli US Open fa ancora rumore, ma non solo per il risultato del campo. Anzi. Il tennista spagnolo è stato eliminato dal padrone di casa Ben Shelton nello Slam americano, l’ultimo della stagione e a cui arrivava da campione in carica, al termine di una partita–maratona […] L'articolo “Non si può giocare a quell’ora, non è per niente sano”: il preparatore di Alcaraz contro gli Us Open proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- si.com22:00
Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton both put together special performances in the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, and they’re now set to fa
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)09:14
Carlos Alcaraz no ha podido conquistar el US Open 2026. Tras llegar a cuartos de final con mucha solvencia, el murciano cayó eliminado ante Ben Shelton en un partido memorable que se decidió en el quinto set (6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6).Aún así no se puede calificar como decepcionante el torneo del tenista español, que repitió durante los días previos que iba a «disfrutar» y a «tratar de competir» en el torneo.Alcaraz es consciente de que había estado cuatro meses fuera de las pistas y había...