Shelton tips Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought
Summary
Ben Shelton reached his first grand slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semi-final. Shelton will play against Alexander Zverev in the final, aiming to become the first American man to win a major tennis tournament since 2003.Key Facts
- Ben Shelton is 23 years old and from Atlanta.
- He beat Frances Tiafoe with scores 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.
- Shelton’s powerful serve landed 75% of first serves and included 20 aces.
- Shelton is the No. 8 seed; Tiafoe was the No. 11 seed.
- The final opponent will be Alexander Zverev from Germany, the top seed.
- Shelton aims to end the 23-year gap since an American man last won a major tennis title.
- The match was held at Arthur Ashe Stadium with nearly 24,000 spectators.
- Shelton’s serve speeds reached up to 149 mph during the match.
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