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.
Zheng Qinwen Fell Behind 5–0 Again—Then Came Back Again to Beat Iga Swiatek
September 7, 2026
Zheng Qinwen erased a 5–0 deficit for the second consecutive match, defeating six-time major champion Iga Swiatek 7–5, 6–3 to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
Madison Keys Was Down 5-2 and Faced 5 Match Points—Then She Escaped the U.S. Open
September 3, 2026
Madison Keys trailed Anna Bondar 5-2 in the deciding set and faced five match points before completing a 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 comeback at the U.S. Open.
Novak Djokovic Vomited, Cramped and Lost in the U.S. Open’s First Round—His Earliest Major Exit in 20 Years
August 31, 2026
Mariano Navone defeated an ailing Novak Djokovic in a five-set U.S. Open marathon, ending the 24-time champion’s 20-year streak of advancing beyond a major’s opening round.