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Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in a US Open semifinal (4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5), said he was starstruck seeing Knicks guard Jalen Brunson courtside (with Ben Stiller), and advances to face Alexander Zverev in the final, after previously beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarters.
Ben Shelton outlasted Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semifinal to reach the final against No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, setting up a potential first American Grand Slam title since 2003 and a first Black US Open champion since 1968 (Arthur Ashe). He joins Taylor Fritz as the only active American men in a Grand Slam final, and his star turn could finally end America’s long Grand Slam drought.
Ben Shelton rallied from a set down to beat Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinal, earning a final against Alexander Zverev in New York and keeping alive America’s long wait for a homegrown Grand Slam champion; Zverev had earlier defeated Karen Khachanov to reach the final.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton delivered dramatic five-set wins to reach the US Open semifinals, creating an unprecedented all-Black American men’s semifinal and a potential first Black champion at the Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968. The piece highlights the players’ fan-driven appeal, the emotional intensity of their matches, and the enduring legacy of Ashe in a moment that elevates Black tennis history, regardless of the final outcome.
Frances Tiafoe staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Alex Michelsen in a US Open quarterfinal, then immediately hugged and consoled his American rival, turning a hard-fought victory into a powerful moment of grace that resonated beyond the court.
Frances Tiafoe overcame a two-set deficit and a 5-3 third-set edge to outlast Alex Michelsen in five sets at the U.S. Open, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(10-6), then embraced Michelsen in a long, emotional hug as he advanced to the semifinals against Ben Shelton.
Frances Tiafoe roared back from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen in five and reach the US Open semifinals, as Aryna Sabalenka survived a three-set thriller against Linda Noskova to advance on the women’s side. Coco Gauff moved into the quarterfinals with a win over Iva Jovic, Zheng Qinwen delivered another dramatic comeback against Iga Swiatek, and Karen Khachanov edged Learner Tien in five as the men’s quarterfinals unfold, with Elena Rybakina knocking out Naomi Osaka to punish the defending quarterfinalist's run.
Frances Tiafoe erased a two-set deficit to outlast Alex Michelsen in a five-set marathon (5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6)) to reach his third US Open semifinal, while Aryna Sabalenka edged Linda Noskova in a dramatic three-set duel (7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7)) to advance to the last four.
Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe in a fluctuating Cincinnati Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title; he praised the crowd and his team, while Tiafoe thanked supporters and looked ahead to the US Open, as both reflected on an unusually error-prone match and the momentum swings.
Ben Shelton advanced to the Washington Open semi-finals after defeating Frances Tiafoe, praising Tiafoe's recent improvements and potential to challenge the field, and preparing to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who has previously beaten Shelton.
Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe made history by becoming the first American men since 2003 to reach the French Open quarterfinals, with Paul defeating Alexei Popyrin and Tiafoe overcoming Daniel Altmaier, highlighting a rare deep run for US men at Roland Garros.
Three American men, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton, have reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, marking the first time since 2005 that three Americans have progressed this far. With at least one US star guaranteed in the semifinals, they aim to break the 18-year drought since an American man last won the tournament. Fritz faces a tough match against Novak Djokovic, while Tiafoe and Shelton will compete against each other. Despite the presence of strong contenders like Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, the American players remain motivated and hopeful for success.
Frances Tiafoe, the boundary-busting American tennis player, is determined to win the U.S. Open and make tennis cool. After his impressive run at last year's tournament, Tiafoe is now contending with the expectations and distractions of sports celebrity. He reflects on his journey from the son of Sierra Leonean immigrants to becoming a top-ranked player, highlighting the lack of access and opportunities for low-income individuals in the sport. Tiafoe aims to inspire more diversity in tennis and believes that bringing in new fans and modernizing the sport's atmosphere could help achieve that goal. Ultimately, his focus is on winning a Grand Slam title, which he believes would solidify his legacy.
In a bizarre ruling during a first-set tiebreaker at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Milos Raonic hit a shot that bounced off the net cord, leading to confusion over whether Frances Tiafoe's subsequent charge into the net disqualified him. The chair umpire initially ruled it a net touch but then claimed that the section of the net to the side of the singles' post didn't count. The supervisor confirmed the ruling, awarding Tiafoe the set. Raonic, unhappy with the call, went on to win the match, but expressed confusion over the rule.
16-year-old Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest woman to reach the Round of 16 at Wimbledon since Coco Gauff in 2019, advancing to the fourth round with a win over Anastasia Potapova. Jessica Pegula reaches her first Wimbledon quarterfinals, becoming the fifth American to reach the quarterfinals at all four majors in the last 25 years. Frances Tiafoe is eliminated in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov, expressing disappointment in his performance. Andrey Rublev and Roman Safiullin also secure victories in their respective matches.