Video shows Alcaraz vomiting into towel during marathon game at US Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz was seen appearing to vomit into his towel during his four-and-a-half-hour quarter-final match against Ben Shelton at US Open 2026. He also appeared visibly distressed while leaning over his changeover chair. The 23-year-old defending lost three of five sets in the match, which stretched past 3 am, leading to his elimination.