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  "id": 6854442,
  "title": "(UPDATED) Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/updated-shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T03:07:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1531040/updated-shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-book-us-open-title-clash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Shelton triumphed over American fellow player Frances Tiafoe in a four-set semi-final at the US Open, securing his place in the tournament's first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old, seeded eighth, delivered an impressive performance with 20 aces, defeating Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. This victory means Shelton will face top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the championship match on Sunday. Tiafoe's journey to the final was marked by his strong start, taking the first set after Shelton's double fault. However, Shelton quickly regained momentum, breaking Tiafoe's serve in the second set and holding to clinch the match. Shelton, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, expressed his gratitude to his parents, whose sacrifices made his achievement possible.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered American compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career at the US Open on Friday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Alexander Zverev sweeps way into US Open finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/alexander-zverev-sweeps-way-into-us-open-finals",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:52:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-advances-to-us-open-final-for-zverev-showdown",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:16:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev-6850776",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:20:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev-6860834",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:24:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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