Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz after an early start that finishes at 3:33am local time in New York, winning with a clean ace to spark excitement from thousands inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match’s timing prompts debate about whether tournament scheduling should be adjusted to avoid late-night early-morning conclusions.
The reports describe the same key moment and the same highly unusual finish time. Sky News and Sky Sports focus on the wider question raised by the result: whether something needs to change to prevent future matches from ending at similar hours. Neither outlet provides a formal decision or specific alternative timetable, but both frame the issue as a balance between accommodating match logistics and the experience of players and audiences. With fans still present at the venue for the finish, the discussion centers on the implications of scheduling for on-site spectators and those watching from different time zones.
