Shelton tips Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought
Shelton is first Black US men’s finalist since Ashe
TL;DR
- Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semi-finals to reach his first Grand Slam final.
- Shelton is the first American man to reach a major final since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- He is also the first Black American man to reach the US Open singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
- Shelton's win was characterized by his strong serve, recovering from an early deficit.
- He will face Alexander Zverev in the final, having lost all five previous meetings.
- Shelton has shown significant improvement in his game over the past two years.