All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe reached the semifinals after marathon wins, guaranteeing an American man will play for the U.S. Open title.
- Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semifinals of the Open on Tuesday, guaranteeing an American man will compete for the title on Sunday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
- Both players survived grueling five-set quarterfinal marathons; Shelton knocked out defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a match ending at 3:33 a.m., while Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to defeat American Alex Michelsen.
- Highlighting the depth of American men's tennis, Tiafoe noted, "I think U.S. tennis is in a great place," citing Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul among a group making consistent deep runs.
- The pair will face each other in the semifinals on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, mirroring the historic all-American semifinal from 2024.
- No American man has won the Open since Andy Roddick in 2003, and these contenders are two wins away from ending a 23-year title drought.
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All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Frances Tiafoe of the United States reacts in the fifth set against Alex Michelsen of the United States during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are set to meet in historic US Open Semifinal
Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton advanced to the semifinals of the US Open men’s singles while making history in the process. Both players advanced by winning epic five-set quarterfinals matches that were decided by a fifth set tiebreaker. They will meet in the semifinals on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. It […]
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NBC New YorkBen Shelton and Frances Tiafoe reach U.S. Open semifinals. Is American tennis back?
Ben Shelton stunned Carlos Alcaraz, while Frances Tiafoe took down fellow countryman Alex Michelsen to set up an all-American U.S. Open semifinal.
Ben Shelton Vs. Frances Tiafoe: American US Open Finalist Guaranteed
The Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe matchup is more than just a tennis match; it is a cultural moment for American men’s tennis that guarantees an American US Open finalist. The stakes could not be higher as these two dynamic players prepare to clash in a semifinal defined by explosive power, sheer athleticism, and an […]
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