Alcaraz and Eala did not reach finals weekend, but both made major US Open impressions in 2026.
Shelton’s five-set US Open win over Alcaraz renewed debate about best-of-five tennis.
Zverev has joined a rare Open Era group after reaching the US Open semifinals again.
Alcaraz’s camp has criticised the US Open after his 3:33am loss to Shelton.
Andreeva reviewed missed chances, emotions, and Gauff’s patience after the US Open defeat.
Shelton beat Alcaraz in five sets and moved closer to the Grand Slam breakthrough
Rybakina rallied past Qinwen Zheng and sealed her first US Open semifinal, plus world No 1.
Shelton beat Alcaraz in five sets, and the US Open draw now offers a real Grand Slam opening.
Rusedski said Alcaraz’s return position may have cost him against Shelton at the US Open.
Alcaraz-Shelton ran past 3am, reviving debate over five sets, scheduling and late-night matches.
