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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBen Shelton produced one of the biggest wins of his career at the US Open, ending Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence after a marathon five-set battle. But moments after the American’s memorable victory, his girlfriend Trinity Rodman made sure she wasn’t forgotten.Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a thrilling fourth-round clash that lasted four hours and 28 minutes and ended at 3:33 a.m. on Wednesday, making it the latest-finishing match in US Open history.<\/p>\n After the exhausting contest, Shelton was asked about the people supporting him and said he was hoping his best friend and sister would not have to be at work at 6 a.m.\u201cI\u2019m just hoping my best friend and sister over there don\u2019t have to be at work at 6 AM in three hours,\u201d Shelton said.That prompted a hilarious reaction from Rodman, who was watching from the stands.\u201cWhat about me??\u201d Rodman responded playfully, making it clear she was also there supporting her boyfriend during his late-night battle.<\/p>\n Shelton, meanwhile, had little time to celebrate after producing a stunning upset against the defending champion. The 22-year-old fired a 146 mph ace on match point, sealing a victory that ended Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Reflecting on the exhausting encounter, Shelton admitted he was running on empty after battling Alcaraz for more than four hours.\u201cI\u2019m tired. It was a war,\u201d Shelton said.\u201cCarlos is one of the greatest champions of our sport. It was the most enjoyable match I\u2019ve had in my career, for sure,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended in a match that lasted 4 hours, 28 minutes, after he fought deep into the night and early into the next morning in a bid to get his hands on the trophy again.\u201cI mean it was close, it was really close, so I was disappointed I didn’t get the win at the end,\u201d the No. 2-seeded Alcaraz said.\u201cBut I’m happy, I am proud of myself about how I fought. As I said, physically I was really tired but I found a way to push myself.\u201d<\/p>\nTrinity Rodman makes sure Shelton doesn’t forget her<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shelton seals Alcaraz upset with 146 mph ace<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Alcaraz proud of his fight despite defeat<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Shelton faces Tiafoe next<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n