Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz: US Open 2026 Quarter-Final Live

At the U.S. Open, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals after a hard‑fought match against American qualifier Taylor Shelton. The first set was decided 3‑2 in favor of Shelton, with the American holding to love in a breezy service game before the changeover. The match was closely contested, with both players trading breaks and keeping the scoreline tight until the third set tipped the balance in Alcaraz’s favor.

The venue buzzed with celebrity attention, as cameras captured Kevin Hart in a suite and Trinity Rodman, Shelton’s girlfriend and a forward for the Washington Spirit, watching from the player box. Reports also noted that Simone Biles was present in the building, adding to the star‑studded atmosphere. Meanwhile, in a separate quarterfinal, U.S. player Taylor Tiafoe pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Alexander Michelsen, a result that drew significant media coverage.

Alcaraz’s win places him in the U.S. Open final, where he will face the winner of the other semifinal. The tournament’s narrative now turns to the clash between the top‑seeded Spaniard and the rising American star, with both players having demonstrated resilience and skill in the earlier rounds.