Carlos Alcaraz failed to defend his US Open title after being defeated by Ben Shelton. The young Spanish tennis player, who had won the tournament last year, could not advance to the final this edition.
Ben Shelton, ranked ninth in the ATP rankings, was responsible for eliminating Alcaraz. The American showed solid performance to secure victory in the tournament's semi-finals.
With this victory, Shelton secured a place in the US Open final. His opponent will be another home player, Francis Tiafoe, who is ranked 12th in the world rankings.
The showdown between Shelton and Tiafoe promises to be a fully American final, with both players representing the United States in the fight for the New York Grand Slam title.
