US Open tennis update.

American tennis star Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in a grueling five-set quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m. ET on September 9th. It set the record for the latest finish in US Open history. This victory takes Shelton to the semifinals, where he will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe. The match will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.