Alcaraz Knocked Out Of US Open In Quarter-Final Upset

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the US Open 2026 in the quarter-finals, losing to American Ben Shelton in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3). Shelton, 23, reached his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final, ending Alcaraz's title defense in a stunning upset at Arthur Ashe Stadium.