Ben Shelton advances to US Open semifinals after late-night victory over Alcaraz
American tennis player Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m., moving on to the semifinals while his partner, soccer star Trinity Rodman, celebrated the win on social media.
American tennis player Ben Shelton secured a place in the US Open semifinals after edging out seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal that concluded at 3:33 a.m. at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Shelton won 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in what became the latest finish in the tournament’s history.
Soccer forward Trinity Rodman, who is dating Shelton, posted videos of the match’s conclusion to her Instagram story, showing the two sharing Shelton’s trademark "hang-up-the-phone" celebration. Rodman’s posts included the final score and the early-morning finish time.
During the post-match interview, Shelton joked about the early hour, saying he hoped his "best friend and sister" would not have to be at work in three hours, prompting a light-hearted response from Rodman.
Shelton, a former Florida Gator, will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals on Friday. A win would give him a chance to become the first American man to capture a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open triumph.