US Open 2026 Results: Ben Shelton Beats Frances Tiafoe to Set Up Final Against Alexander Zverev
BBC Sport reports that Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in an intense four-set match to advance to the US Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev.
Key Highlights:
- Ben Shelton, in his first Grand Slam singles final, came back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5.
- The epic semi-final match between two American players lasted three hours and 17 minutes.
- Shelton paid tribute to his late grandmother and those affected by the 9/11 attacks.
- He will face top seed Alexander Zverev in the final, aiming to end a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles winner at a Grand Slam.
Match Details:
- Shelton dominated with 77% points behind his first serve and won 62% of points on Tiafoe’s second serve.
- He displayed powerful serving and shot-making, winning 74 winners, 47 of them aces.
Quotes:
"Frances is like a big brother to me… This is both of our favourite tournament… to be able to light it up in front of you guys [the crowd] is the best feeling there is." – Ben Shelton
Up Next:
- Sunday’s final will pit Shelton against Zverev, who defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (8-6).
