Ben Shelton Advances to US Open Final, Faces Zverev
Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe to reach US Open final against Alexander Zverev. American hopes for Grand Slam title since 2003.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Ben Shelton advanced to the U.S. Open final after defeating Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling semifinal match on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The 23-year-old American, seeded eighth, triumphed with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5, setting up a final showdown against top seed Alexander Zverev. Shelton’s victory marks a significant milestone as the U.S. has not had a men’s Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003.
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Zverev, the French Open champion, secured his spot in the final by defeating Karen Khachanov in the first semifinal. The German player, who has been close to major success in the past, now aims to finally claim the U.S. Open title.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)