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'This is not normal': US Open under fire following string of late-night finishes

Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US Open, where a flurry of finishes in the early hours have prompted calls for a curfew or radical demands for shorter matches.

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Defending champion Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic record-breaking US Open contest

Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for the latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows.

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US Open LIVE: Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach semi-finals

There are now only eight players standing in the men's and women's singles tournaments at the 2026 US Open, and Tuesday sees the quarter-finals start with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka headlining the day's action.

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Alcaraz & Shelton meet in blockbuster quarter-final as Sabalenka seeks US Open semis

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face his toughest test yet when he takes on red-hot American Ben Shelton on Tuesday in the quarter-finals of the US Open.

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Shelton confident he can challenge Alcaraz more than at Roland Garros in US Open clash

Carlos Alcaraz is at his "truly impressive" best as far as Ben Shelton can see, but the American is eager for his shot at the seven-time Grand Slam champion in the US Open quarter-finals.

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Electrifying display sees Alcaraz storm into the US Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz beat American 20th ⁠seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a high-voltage hit-fest on Sunday to reach ‌the quarter-finals of the US Open and remain firmly ‌on track for back-to-back titles at Flushing ‌Meadows.

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US Open: Pegula, Tiafoe & Navarro defend home turf, Shelton takes down Tsitsipas

The second week of the US Open is here, with the last 16 getting underway. The final Grand Slam of the year is reaching boiling point, as defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both take to the court on a superb Sunday.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka facing tricky American tests at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday, taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.

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'Too much nipple': Carlos Alcaraz tones down tank top

Carlos Alcaraz's headline-grabbing US ⁠Open tank top came with an extra layer of modesty on Friday after the ‌Spaniard said that he had revealed "too much nipple" during his ‌first two matches.

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Alcaraz plays 'smart' to claim straight-sets win & move into the last 16 at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and said he's "getting there" after a four-month injury absence.

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US Open LIVE: Shelton advances after Svitolina and Williams sisters suffer defeats

The third round gets underway today at the US Open, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka continue their respective title defences, while Serena and Venus Williams take to the court in the women’s doubles. Keep track of all the latest results right here!

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'I'm going to take some long breaks': Alcaraz warns packed schedule fuelling injuries

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to take ⁠more breaks from the tour and warned that the packed tennis calendar is contributing to injuries ‌and fatigue among players.

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Carlos Alcaraz recovers from slow start to overcome tricky Jaime Faria test

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early wobble to book his place in the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, recovering from a set down to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria in four sets.

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US Open LIVE: Alcaraz books spot in the third round after Sabalenka and Noskova progress

The second round gets underway today at the US Open, with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka among the headline names in action. Keep track of all the latest results right here!

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Alcaraz set to continue US Open title defence as Sabalenka takes on qualifier

With his first match in more than four months behind him, defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will look to step up his game against Portugal's Jaime Faria on Wednesday.

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Carlos Alcaraz begins US Open title defence with routine win on return from injury

Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open title defense in solid fashion Monday, defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets in his highly anticipated first singles match in more than four months.

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US Open underway with injury problems dominating tennis headlines

After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their see-saw rivalry in 2026.

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All eyes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he makes return at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will try to shake off the rust quickly when he launches his US Open campaign against Roman Safiullin on Monday in the Spaniard's first match in more than four months.

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Alexander Zverev plays down US Open favourite status as Aryna Sabalenka aims to defend title

The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from injury do little to enhance his own status as favorite.

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Holger Rune had huge impact on Alcaraz comeback, says Spaniard ahead of US Open

Carlos Alcaraz says Holger Rune, who is still suffering the effects of an Achilles tendon injury that he sustained at the Stockholm Open last year, played a big role in getting him ready for the comeback he is set to make at the US Open next week.

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Carlos Alcaraz 'feeling great' ahead of US Open return but admits to having some fears

Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defence of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling anxious after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.

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Alcaraz and Djokovic handed tricky US Open draws, Swiatek and Rybakina in same quarter

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have been handed tough draws at the US Open, with the former set to face Roman Safiullin first up in his return to singles. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, who is hunting the world number one ranking in New York, could face Iga Swiatek yet again in the quarter-finals.

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Carlos Alcaraz & Serena Williams defeated in US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals

Serena Williams' return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz ⁠fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance.

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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to team up at US Open for mixed doubles

Serena Williams will ⁠make a competitive return to ‌the US Open alongside ‌defending men's champion ‌Carlos Alcaraz in ‌the mixed doubles after ‌the pair were handed a ‌wildcard entry, tournament organisers ⁠said on Saturday.