Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinals, securing his place in the tournament final. The 21-year-old American will play in the first US Open final of his career. Shelton, who is from the United States, demonstrated solid performance throughout the match to overcome his compatriot Tiafoe. In the final, Shelton will face Alexander Zverev, the German player who also advanced in the tournament. This final represents a historic opportunity for Shelton, who is seeking his first career Grand Slam title. The young American has been impressive throughout this edition of the US Open, reaching his first major final.
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US Open: Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and faces Zverev in the final
Maisfutebol12 September 2026 at 10:13
Why this matters
This result is significant for American tennis fans, as Shelton becomes the first American to reach the US Open final since Taylor Fritz reached the final in 2022. The victory also represents confirmation of Shelton's progress, having gone from semifinalist last year to finalist, and puts him just one match away from winning his first Grand Slam title.
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