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sports1 day ago•7 min saved

Shelton and Tiafoe Forge Black Tennis History in US Open Semifinal

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton's US Open semifinal marks a historic milestone for Black American tennis, potentially making Shelton the first Black American man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972 and the first to reach a Grand Slam final since MaliVai Washington in 1996, while spotlighting the ongoing need for development and infrastructure to sustain progress in the sport.

via USA Today|

#benshelton #blacktennishistory #francestiafoe

sports4 days ago•10 min saved

Shelton's Surreal 3:33 a.m. U.S. Open Upset

Ben Shelton outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in a 5‑set, near‑mythic U.S. Open quarterfinal that finished at 3:33 a.m., capped by record‑setting serves, dramatic swings, a late‑night DJ, and custodial crews sweeping as fans witnessed one of the tournament’s most surreal scenes. Shelton advances to an all‑American semifinal with Frances Tiafoe, with a chance to become the first American man to win a major since 2003.

via Slate|

#alcaraz #benshelton #latenight