Andy Roddick responds to criticism over late-night US Open scheduling after Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match that ends at 3:33 a.m. ET. Roddick, a former US Open champion, defends the decision-making around finish times as part of the tournament’s scheduling.
Shelton’s win is described by both outlets as a major moment: it represents the biggest victory of Shelton’s career and marks the first time an American man beats Alcaraz. The match includes a decisive tiebreak in which Shelton converts match point at 3:33 a.m. ET, extending the result deep into the morning.
While the reports agree on the match outcome and the late finish time, they differ in emphasis. Yahoo Sports frames Roddick’s comments in the context of defending the overall late-night “finishes,” while Fox News highlights that his remarks come amid public pushback about the tournament ending so late. Both present Roddick’s defense as coming through his podcast appearance rather than through an official tournament statement.
