Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev
NEW YORK: Ben Shelton shook off an erratic start to power past Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final on Friday and book a championship showdown with top seed Alexander Zverev.
Ben Shelton has beaten Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final. According to the New Straits Times, Shelton overcame an erratic start to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5. He will play in his first Grand Slam final against top seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
Alexander Zverev has reached his third straight Grand Slam final, as reported by Malay Mail and confirmed by ABC News AU and ABC News. He won his semi-final in straight sets against Karen Khachanov, with the scores 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6).
Zverev is aiming for his second Grand Slam title of 2026, while Shelton is seeking to end a 23-year drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments.
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