Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the US Open quarter-finals after losing to Ben Shelton in a five-set match that ended at 3:34 am on Wednesday, according to IOL. The contest at Flushing Meadows set a new record for the latest finish in the tournament's history. The report described the encounter as an epic thriller, with Shelton prevailing to end Alcaraz's run in the competition. The match's conclusion time surpassed all previous late-night finishes recorded at the New York Grand Slam event.
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