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  "id": 6907352,
  "title": "American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/american-shelton-to-face-zverev-in-us-open-final-6907352",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/american-shelton-to-face-zverev-in-us-open-final/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Shelton advanced to the US Open final after a grueling four-set victory over Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling semifinal match. Both American contenders were aiming to achieve their first Grand Slam final appearance, providing an electrifying spectacle for the enthusiastic crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite facing a formidable opponent, Shelton showcased his exceptional skills and determination, ultimately prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5. The 23-year-old will now face the top seed, Alexander Zverev, in Sunday's highly anticipated championship match.",
  "summary": "Ben Shelton powered his way into the US Open final with an impressive four-set win over Frances Tiafoe in an epic all-American semifinal. Both players were bidding to reach their first Grand Slam final and put on a show for a raucous crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with eighth seed Shelton coming from a set […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/zverev-through-to-third-grand-slam-final-in-a-row",
        "published": "2026-09-11T22:42:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alexander Zverev reaches US Open final, will play for second major",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/alexander-zverev-reaches-us-open-final-will-play-for-second-major",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:16:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Zverev beats Khachanov, reaches US Open final and eyes second major of year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/zverev-beats-khachanov-reaches-us-open-final-and-eyes-second-major-of",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:54:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/american-shelton-to-face-zverev-in-us-open-final-6910771",
        "published": "2026-09-12T10:18:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Instant chemistry powers American pair into KL Cup final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/instant-chemistry-powers-american-pair-into-kl-cup-final",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:17:48.000Z"
      }
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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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