Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Alexander Zverev

Ben Shelton advanced to his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a four-set match at the US Open on Friday. The eighth-seeded Shelton delivered a powerful performance, serving 20 aces, and clinched a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Top seed Alexander Zverev, who triumphed over Karen Khachanov in the semifinals, secured his third consecutive Grand Slam final appearance by beating Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6).

Shelton's emotional win is fueled by his late mother's support and sacrifice. Zverev expressed his desire to prevent the American dream from coming true on Sunday. The all-American semi-final featured stars such as Serena Williams, Stan Smith, Lindsey Davenport, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, and Jalen Brunson. The women's final will see Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina challenge Aryna Sabalenka for a third consecutive title.