Summary
The match started late at night and finished early the next morning, lasting over four hours.
Ben’s victory puts him into the semifinals where he will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe.
Key Points
5 points1
Final scores were 6‑7, 6‑1, 6‑3, 1‑6, 7‑6 in Ben’s favor.
2
It was the latest‑finishing match in the history of the United States Open Tennis Tournament.
3
Carlos Alcaraz had a wrist problem and vomited during a break, but kept playing.
4
Ben said the crowd’s cheers helped him keep going.
5
The win raises hopes for an American champion for the first time since 2003.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsdefending champion
the player who won the same tournament the previous year
semifinals
the round before the final match
tiebreak
a short game played when the score is tied to decide the set
unforced errors
mistakes made without the opponent forcing them
forehand
a tennis shot hit with the front side of the hand leading
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