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Ben Shelton, of the United States, celebrates after winning against Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, inthe quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Late nights at U.S. Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller

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The clock reads 3:21 a.m. as Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, plays in the fifth set against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, early Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Alcaraz: ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic U.S. Open loss to Shelton

By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates winning a match against Alex Michelsen, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Tiafoe comes from two sets down to beat Michelsen, reach U.S. Open semifinals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won his match against Tommy Paul, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next U.S. Open opponent

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Alexander Zverev, of Germany, celebrates after defeating Quentin Halys, of France, in five sets in the the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, early Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Late nights, empty seats, tired stars: Post-2 a.m. U.S. Open finishes spark pushback

By Brian Mahoney snf Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, arrives for her match against Taylor Townsend, of the United States, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, returns the ball to Storm Hunter, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

U.S. Open getting longer as players already worry tournaments are becoming too long

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, returns the ball to Elena-Gabriela Ruse, of Romania, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Medvedev, Kostyuk, Pegula among early winners at U.S. Open

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns the ball during a mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

With Sinner out, Alcaraz just back and Sabalenka struggling, the U.S. Open feels truly open again

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball during a mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

After being out four months because of injury, Carlos Alcaraz expects to be himself at the U.S. Open

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball during a mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Carlos Alcaraz opens U.S. Open title defense against Safiullin, Venus Williams plays Sofia Kenin

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts to a winning point during a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts to a winning point during a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Serena Williams, Alcaraz team up for U.S. Open mixed doubles

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts to a winning point during a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Serena Williams will played mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the U.S. Open

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts to winning against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open because of knee injury

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Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Drama-filled women’s final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN

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Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return to Alexander Zverev of Germany during the men's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Britain's Princess Kate presents the runner-up trophy to Alexander Zverev of Germany after his match against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Zverev hopes he can be more than just ‘the third guy’ in tennis after run to Wimbledon final

By Mattias Karén - Associated Press

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns during a tennis exhibition match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain at the Hurlingham Tennis Club in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

No. 1 Jannik Sinner has ramped up training ahead of Wimbledon title defense

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

Alexander Zverev of Germany holds the trophy as he celebrates with his mother Irina Zvereva after the men's final match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Pressure is off Zverev but Sinner will ‘become an even stronger player’ Italian tennis chief says

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press