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US Open: Ben Shelton takes on the challenge of breaking a 23-year drought

Público12 September 2026 at 20:26

Ben Shelton won an all-American semifinal showdown at the US Open, advancing to the tournament final. Shelton now faces the challenge of breaking a 23-year drought, suggesting that no American has won the US Open title in two and a half decades.

Alexander Zverev continues to be the favorite for the US Open final. The German has shown good performance at the tournament and is pointed out as the main candidate for the title.

The article covers Shelton's progress at the tournament and the prospects for the final, highlighting the difference between Zverev's experience and Shelton's pursuit of a historic achievement for American tennis.

Why this matters

This article is relevant for readers interested in tennis, as it marks a possible shift in European dominance at the US Open, with a young American one win away from reaching the final. Following Ben Shelton's progress is particularly interesting for American tennis fans, who haven't seen a champion from the country in the men's tournament since 2003.

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