Ben Shelton Becomes First Black Man In US Open Finals In 54 Years After Beating Frances Tiafoe
Shelton won in four sets with 20 aces and will face Alexander Zverev after two Black men met in the US Open semifinals for the first time.
- Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe faced off in the US Open semifinals, with Shelton securing a four-set victory to advance to the finals.
- The match held historic significance as the first US Open semifinal between two Black men, ensuring the winner would be the first Black American in the finals in over half a century.
- In a match lasting 3 hours and 27 minutes, Shelton defeated the man he calls "big brother," Tiafoe, with 20 aces compared to Tiafoe's three.
- Germany's Alexander Zverev, who won the French Open, now awaits Shelton in the championship match scheduled for Sunday night.
- Reflecting on the pressure of playing on Arthur Ashe, Shelton noted, "It's not easy," while acknowledging the star-studded crowd including Jalen Brunson.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Black America Web
Ben Shelton Becomes First Black Man In US Open Finals In 54 Years After Beating Frances Tiafoe
The 23-year-old won the fight against the man he calls “big brother” in four sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5, in three hours and 27 minutes of play.
The US Open Run By Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe Is Why Arthur Ashe Endured
On Friday night, tennis fans tuned in to watch Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton battle it out in the semifinals of the US Open for the chance to make it to the Final on Sunday afternoon. But this match held much more significance due to history. Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton made history today as the first Black men to face off in a major semifinal match. Now they're battling to reach the first Grand Slam final of their career and become the firs…
Ben Shelton makes history by reaching the first US Open final
Written by: Sade Moore Ben Shelton emerged victorious in the all-American duel against Frances Tiafoe, securing his place as the potential representative for his country’s long-standing wait for another men’s Grand Slam champion. Shelton’s triumph came on Friday, as he clinched a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory. This remarkable achievement sets him up for a showdown against the formidable No. 1 seed, Alexander Zverev, on Sunday at the prestigious US …
54 years old from Arthur Ashe, Ben Shelton reported an African-American to the US Open final. It will be number 4 in the world
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
