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Former Gator Ben Shelton makes history at U.S. Open, beats second-ranked player
By Aileyahu Shanes
September 11, 2026 at 10:35 AM EDT
A former Florida Gators tennis player made history this week in New York.
At around 3:30 in the morning Wednesday, Ben Shelton defeated the No. 2 ranked men's player in the world and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
It was the latest finish ever in U.S. Open history.
WUFT's Ailee Shanes went around the University of Florida campus to get reaction from students.
At around 3:30 in the morning Wednesday, Ben Shelton defeated the No. 2 ranked men's player in the world and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
It was the latest finish ever in U.S. Open history.
WUFT's Ailee Shanes went around the University of Florida campus to get reaction from students.