Carlos Alcaraz, defending US Open champion, was eliminated from the tournament on a night that was marked by his extreme effort on court. The young Spanish player was defeated by Ben Shelton in a match that ended at 3:33 AM in New York, one of the latest times ever recorded at the American Grand Slam.
The most dramatic moment of the match occurred when Alcaraz, visibly exhausted, vomited on court during the duel. The champion showed himself to be completely spent, having gone to the limit of his physical capabilities during the encounter.
Ben Shelton, the 21-year-old American, achieved the biggest victory of his career by eliminating the current Wimbledon champion. Shelton advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament, where he will face the winner of the match between Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev.
Alcaraz's elimination represents one of the most significant upsets at the US Open, considering that the Spaniard was one of the main favorites for the title and was coming off an impressive season that included winning Wimbledon.
