Ben Shelton’s 2026 US Open quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz finished at 3:33 a.m.
Shelton defeated the defending champion Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal that became one of the tournament’s most discussed scheduling stories. The match lasted roughly four and a half hours and ended deep into the early morning in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The finish was notable even by US Open standards, where night sessions and delayed starts can push matches past midnight. The tournament had already recorded several matches ending after 2 a.m. during its opening days, but Shelton–Alcaraz extended the late-night pattern to an especially striking hour.
The result also had major competitive importance. Shelton advanced to the semifinals and became the American finalist in the men’s singles draw, although he later lost the championship match to Alexander Zverev. The finish time refers to the end of play, not the match’s scheduled start or the time the players walked onto court.