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Chris Fowler calls U.S. Open men's semifinal before Texas football clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Chris Fowler calls U.S. Open men's semifinal before Texas football clash

Summary

ESPN's Chris Fowler is working tirelessly this weekend, starting with the U.S. Open men's semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe on Friday. Following that, he flew to Texas to commentate on the Longhorns' game against No. 1 Ohio State. Now on Sunday, he is preparing for the men’s final at the U.S. Open, where Shelton aims to become the first American man in two decades to win a Grand Slam. Fowler expressed his excitement for this unique broadcasting schedule, highlighting the challenges of switching focus between tennis and football. The final match is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET, amidst a packed sports calendar.

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By the Numbers

•Fowler called the U.S. Open semifinal on September 11.
•He then covered the Texas versus Ohio State football game on September 12.
•Shelton aims for a historic victory in the U.S. Open final on September 13.
•Fowler manages preparation for both tennis and football events.
•The U.S. Open final starts at 2 p.m. ET.

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11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Fowler knows that broadcasting weekends don’t get better than this

What they're saying

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ESPN’s Chris Fowler is pulling some serious double duty this weekend. On Friday, Fowler was on the call for the U.S. Open men’s semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. After that, he jumped on a private jet to get to Texas, where he called the Longhorns’ epic comeback against No. 1 Ohio State on…
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