Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe prepare for U.S. Open semifinal match
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are scheduled to meet in a U.S. Open semifinal match on Friday night in New York. The winner of this contest earns a spot in the tournament championship against Alexander Zverev, who advanced after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets. Shelton reached this stage following a five-set quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz. Tiafoe secured his semifinal appearance by recovering from a two-set deficit to overcome Alex Michelsen. ESPN tennis analyst John McEnroe noted that while both players excel in high-pressure situations, he sees a slight advantage for Shelton if both compete at their peak. No American player has captured the U.S. Open title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- •Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe meet Friday in the U.S. Open semifinal.
- •Alexander Zverev awaits the winner in the championship match.
- •Shelton reached the semifinals by defeating Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen.
- •John McEnroe suggests Shelton holds a slight edge if both play their best.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open Semifinal Will Make Black Tennis History
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, who does John McEnroe pick in U.S. Open
"One of the most highly anticipated U.S. Open semifinal matches is on tap Friday night as Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe square off to see who earns a spot in the championship. It is expected to be a momentous battle because both players have been at the top of their game to reach this point. Shelton is coming off a 5-set upset victory […] The post Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, who does John McEnroe pick in U.S. Open appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will meet in a historic US Open semifinal carrying a milestone unseen in more than five decades. The post Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open Semifinal Will Make Black Tennis History appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:29 AMBen Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open Semifinal Will Make Black Tennis History
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will meet in a historic US Open semifinal carrying a milestone unseen in more than five decades. The post Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open Semifinal Will Make Black Tennis History appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:31 PMBen Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, who does John McEnroe pick in U.S. Open
One of the most highly anticipated U.S. Open semifinal matches is on tap Friday night as Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe square off to see who earns a spot in the championship. It is expected to be a momentous battle because both players have been at the top of their game to reach this point. Shelton is coming off a 5-set upset victory […] The post Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, who does John McEnroe pick in U.S. Open appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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