Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated from the 2026 US Open, losing to home-country player Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals. This defeat marks the end of Alcaraz’s reign as champion of the US Open. The match, played at the US Open, extended to a lengthy three hours, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest. Shelton’s victory represents a significant upset in the tournament. This result concludes Alcaraz's participation in this year's US Open. The American player advances, while Alcaraz will no longer contend for the title at the US Open this year.