Carlos Alcaraz vomits on court as Ben Shelton stuns him at US Open
Cameras recorded Alcaraz vomiting as he battled Ben Shelton in a late, five-set quarter-final on 09.09.2026.
Cameras caught Carlos Alcaraz vomiting on court during his dramatic US Open quarter-final against Ben Shelton on 09.09.2026, raising concern among fans and commentators.
The Spaniard, who was defending his New York title, experienced visible physical problems at one stage of the match; broadcasters showed the moment he vomited as the contest continued at a relentless pace.
Long, late match ends in shock
Despite his difficulties, Alcaraz kept fighting and stayed in the match until the end. The duel lasted more than four and a half hours and was halted in the early morning hours local time.
In the end, Ben Shelton produced a major upset, defeating Alcaraz 3–2 in sets. The American clinched victory in a dramatic fifth-set tiebreak, prevailing 10–7, and advanced to the semi-finals.
The images of Alcaraz looking unwell immediately drew strong reactions across social media and among spectators, amid questions about the physical toll of the match's high tempo.
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