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09-09-2026
This report is from a syndicated live sports blog (originally by Express Sport) covering tournament action and dramatic overnight developments at the US Open:The headline combines two major storylines happening at Flushing Meadows:
- Carlos Alcaraz in a Grueling Five-Set Battle Carlos Alcaraz was pushed to his absolute physical and mental limits in a late-night quarter-final thriller against American Ben Shelton. Playing past 2:30 a.m. in New York under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the contest was on course to become the latest-ever finish in US Open history, with Alcaraz struggling under heavy pressure and fatigue against Shelton’s fierce challenge.
- The Player Who Broke Down in Tears While the headline pairs Alcaraz’s struggles with a player crying on court, the emotional breakdown actually referred to American player Alex Michelsen. Michelsen broke down in tears following a heartbreaking collapse against Frances Tiafoe, who fought back from the brink of defeat to win in five exhausting sets.
- Other Tournament Updates The live blog also covered wider action across the draw, including Jessica Pegula’s quarter-final victory over Emma Navarro, alongside previews for upcoming matches involving Mirra Andreeva and Elena Rybakina.