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    "headline": "Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence ends in five-set loss",
    "summary": "Carlos Alcaraz's defence of his US Open title ended with a five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton. Shelton advanced to the semi-finals after the match, which concluded at 3:34 am local time, the latest finish in the tournament's history.",
    "articleBody": "Carlos Alcaraz's defence of his US Open title ended in a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton. The match concluded at 3:34 am local time, marking the latest finish in the tournament's history.\n\nBen Shelton survived a hard-fought battle against the defending champion to reach the semi-finals. The match extended late into the night, testing the endurance and skill of both players. Shelton's victory ended Alcaraz's hopes of retaining the US Open crown this year.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nCarlos Alcaraz loses to Ben Shelton in US Open quarter-final\nTiafoe consoles Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback\nBen Shelton Requests Sister's Boss After Defeating Carlos Alcaraz\nDefending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out by Ben Shelton",
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