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All-American Semifinal Guarantees American Man in 2026 US Open Final

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe won five-set quarterfinals, putting an American man into the U.S. Open final for the first time since 2003.

  • Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will face off in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday, guaranteeing an American man plays for the title Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set marathon ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, while Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen on Tuesday.
  • Tiafoe highlighted the depth of American men's tennis, naming Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz among strong contenders, and said, "I think U.S. tennis is in a great place."
  • The winner advances to Sunday's final, seeking to end the country's long wait for a men's champion since Andy Roddick won the Grand Slam tournament in 2003.
  • This matchup marks a significant milestone for American tennis, with both players aiming to take the next big step toward securing a title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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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

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NBC New York broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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