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Ben Shelton rolls past Frances Tiafoe to reach US Open final
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the U.S. Open semifinal, marking the second All-American men's semifinal in two decades and the first-ever meeting between black men at this stage.
- Shelton, the No. 8 seed and highest-ranked American, is one win away from becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003 and the first black men's U.S. Open champion since Arthur Ashe in 1968.
- Shelton will face No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev in the final, despite being winless in their previous five meetings, showing calm and confidence throughout his semifinal victory.
- Frances Tiafoe, a three-time Queens semifinalist and embodiment of the American dream, fought hard but ultimately fell short, expressing his ongoing ambition to become a Grand Slam champion.
- The match was emotionally charged, with both players sharing a close bond and mutual respect, highlighted by their embrace at the net after the match.
