Alcaraz and Sinner: Young Stars Collide in Epic US Open Thriller

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches First Major Semi-Final in Record-Setting Match

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy in a thrilling US Open match that ended at a record-breaking time.

The 19-year-old Alcaraz, who is the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since Novak Djokovic in 2007, fought back from a set down to win 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 in a grueling five-hour battle.

The match, which concluded at 250 am ET in Arthur Ashe Stadium, was the latest-ever finish in US Open history. Both players displayed incredible resilience and shot-making ability, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout the marathon encounter.

With his victory, Alcaraz becomes the first Spanish teenager to reach the US Open semi-finals. He will now face Frances Tiafoe on Friday for a place in the final.