Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe in US Open semi-final match

Frances Tiafoe concluded his US Open campaign after falling in four sets to Ben Shelton during their semi-final match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. Tiafoe, a 28-year-old native of Washington, exited the tournament in the last four for the third time in five years. Despite the defeat, Tiafoe expressed satisfaction with his consistency throughout the season, noting that he reached the ATP grass court title in Halle and the final of the Cincinnati Masters leading up to the event. The match turned on service performance, with Tiafoe citing his own difficulty maintaining service percentage against Shelton’s effective serving and movement. Tiafoe remains focused on future competition, stating his goal is to eventually win a Grand Slam title as he returns to training. He noted that he feels more positive about his progress this year compared to his performance at the tournament in the previous season.

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