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Ben Shelton joins Alexander Zverev in the US Open final
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Ben Shelton joins Alexander Zverev in the US Open final

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 09:32

Ben Shelton advanced to the US Open final by defeating Frances Tiafoe. The young American secured the victory that guaranteed him a place in the tournament decider.

With this victory, Shelton joins Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. The two players will now face each other for the title.

Shelton, who represents the United States, maintained his good performance throughout the tournament until reaching the final. His path includes consecutive victories to this final stage.

The final promises to be an interesting confrontation between the young American Shelton and the experienced Zverev, who is also seeking the Grand Slam title.

Why this matters

Tennis readers in Portugal and Brazil follow Shelton's progress with interest, as he represents a new generation of American tennis, and the final against Zverev promises to be a confrontation between experience and youth on the professional circuit. This result marks a significant shift in the men's tennis landscape, with a new name emerging in the final stages of Grand Slam tournaments.

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