Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the US Open in the early hours of Wednesday after an epic battle lasting more than four hours against American Ben Shelton. The young Spanish tennis player, who was aiming to advance to the tournament semifinals, could not overcome his opponent and saw his US Open campaign end in the quarterfinals.
The showdown between Alcaraz and Shelton was marked by its intensity and prolonged duration, characteristics that justified the "epic" classification assigned to the match. Both players demonstrated a high level of competitiveness throughout the more than four hours of play, keeping spectators on edge until the very last moment.
For Alcaraz, this participation in the US Open represented his return to the courts after nearly five months away due to an injury. The Spaniard managed to regain his good rhythm of play throughout the tournament, reaching the quarterfinals, which demonstrated his satisfactory recovery after the long rehabilitation period.
Ben Shelton, for his part, celebrated a significant victory by eliminating one of the tournament's main favorites. The American took the opportunity to advance in the North American Grand Slam, securing his place among the best players of this edition of the US Open.
