Ben Shelton reaches US Open final after defeating Frances Tiafoe

Ben Shelton secured a spot in his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe at the US Open on September 12, 2026. The match lasted three hours and 17 minutes, concluding with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 scoreline at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Shelton recovered from a slow start to move past his fellow American in front of a capacity crowd that featured high-profile spectators including Serena Williams, Jalen Brunson, and Elle Fanning. This victory advances the world No. 9 to the championship round, where he will face Alexander Zverev on Sunday, September 13. Zverev enters the final holding a five-match winning streak against Shelton, including a victory at the 2025 ATP Finals.

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