Shelton powers past Tiafoe to reach first Grand Slam final against Zverev
NEW YORK, Sept 12 — Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered American compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach t...
New York, September 12 — American tennis player Ben Shelton edged out fellow countryman Frances Tiafoe in a four-set match at the US Open on Friday, advancing to his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old Shelton delivered 20 aces and secured a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. This victory puts Shelton, who defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, on the verge of becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
Tiafoe took an early lead with the first set, capitalizing on a double-fault by Shelton. In the second set, Shelton clawed his way back into the match after Tiafoe held to love. In the third set, Shelton took the advantage with a break in the eighth game and held to level the set. Despite a tense exchange during the ninth game, Shelton managed to secure another break and take the lead.
The fourth set saw the match go down to the wire, with Shelton finally clinching victory after breaking Tiafoe's serve in the 12th game.
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