Ben Shelton prepares for U.S. Open final after winning semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Ben Shelton reached the U.S. Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium after a semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe. The 23-year-old American will compete for the title on Sunday under the lights in New York. Shelton secured his place in the final following a tournament run that included a high-stakes victory against Carlos Alcaraz. His progress follows a recovery from a shoulder injury that cut his previous season short. The upcoming final represents a potential milestone for American men's tennis, as Shelton faces Zverev for the championship. The atmosphere at Flushing Meadows remains a central feature of the event, with the crowd providing significant support for the home player throughout his recent matches.
- •Ben Shelton advanced to the U.S. Open final by defeating Frances Tiafoe.
- •The final match against Zverev is scheduled for Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Shelton reached this stage after a five-set quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Shelton previously won the Masters title in Toronto earlier this season.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Why Ben Shelton Is About to Blow the Roof Off Flushing Meadows
"New York doesn't do quiet, and neither does Ben Shelton. For two weeks, Flushing Meadows has been a city unto itself, cicadas of noise, humidity thick enough to chew, and a draw that has chewed up seeded contenders one by one. Out of that wreckage has walked a 23-year-old lefty from Atlanta with a smile …
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