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Ben Shelton makes first US Open final after outdueling Frances Tiafoe
- In NEW YORK, Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in an All-American Open semifinal, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach his first Grand Slam final.
- Against the backdrop of Sept 11 anniversary tributes, Georgia-born Shelton and Maryland native Tiafoe delivered an intense, rally-filled performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium before 24,000 fans.
- Shelton utilized a powerful serve reaching over 150 miles per hour, recording 20 aces, while a grueling third-set game lasted more than 15 minutes before Shelton converted on his fourth break attempt.
- The 23-year-old Shelton becomes the first Black American man to reach an Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972, ensuring a career-high ranking for the rising American star.
- On Sept 13, Shelton faces top seed Alexander Zverev, aiming to become the first American male to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick's 2003 triumph at Flushing Meadows.
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Ben Shelton rolls past Frances Tiafoe to reach US Open final with chance to end American drought
The Americans have their representative for the U.S. Open men's singles final. Now, it'll be up to Ben Shelton to see if he can break the Americans' 23-year Grand Slam drought. Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final and get a chance at No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev.
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