Ben Shelton Reached the U.S. Open Final—No Black American Man Had Done It Since 1972
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September 12, 2026
Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach his first Grand Slam final. Now he is one victory from ending a 23-year U.S. men’s major-title drought.
Ben Shelton Beat Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 A.M.—The Latest U.S. Open Finish Ever
September 9, 2026
Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets at 3:33 a.m.—the latest finish in U.S. Open history—and set up an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe.
Frances Tiafoe Had Lost 6 of 7 to Daniil Medvedev—Then Swept Him at the U.S. Open
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September 7, 2026
Frances Tiafoe entered 1–6 against Daniil Medvedev, then defeated the former champion 7–6(1), 6–4, 7–6(6) to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals.