Ben Shelton secured a victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open quarterfinal match that required five sets to decide. The final score was 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6). The match was notable for its duration and the late hour at which it concluded, ending at 3:34 a.m. local time, which established a new record for the latest finish in the history of the US Open.

Reporting on the flow of the match varies slightly between outlets. The Guardian describes a period during the match where Alcaraz struggled significantly, losing nine consecutive games and appearing to lose his intensity. Conversely, Al Jazeera and the BBC focus primarily on the competitive nature of the match as an "epic" contest. While all sources agree on the final result and the historic timing of the finish, The Guardian provides more descriptive detail regarding the emotional and physical state of Alcaraz during the middle sets, noting his struggle to maintain focus before his late-match resurgence.