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All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Shelton and Tiafoe reached the semifinals after five-set quarterfinal wins, ensuring an American man will play for the U.S. Open title Sunday.
- Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe won marathon quarterfinal matches Tuesday, setting up a semifinal showdown at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that guarantees an American man will compete in Sunday's final.
- A five-set marathon ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday saw Shelton upset defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, marking the latest finish in Open history, while Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to defeat Alex Michelsen on Tuesday.
- Reflecting on the tournament's depth, Tiafoe noted, "But the guys, we've been doing pretty well," while Shelton called his victory the "most enjoyable match" of his career, praising Alcaraz as "one of the greatest champions in our sport."
- Friday's semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium brings Shelton and Tiafoe together in a pivotal match, marking a significant moment for American men who have not won a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Emphasizing the ultimate goal, Tiafoe stated, "I mean, hopefully we can do the thing, and that's ultimately try to do the thing after two weeks," calling a championship victory the "next big step.
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All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Frances Tiafoe of the United States reacts in the fifth set against Alex Michelsen of the United States during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King
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Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are set to meet in historic US Open Semifinal
Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton advanced to the semifinals of the US Open men’s singles while making history in the process. Both players advanced by winning epic five-set quarterfinals matches that were decided by a fifth set tiebreaker. They will meet in the semifinals on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. It […]
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