The US Open singles semifinals feature American players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe competing in separate matches, as the tournament moves into its penultimate round. In the other semifinal, Alexander Zverev faces Karen Khachanov.
Multiple outlets frame the semifinals around the prospect of US representation, highlighting Shelton and Tiafoe as the two American hopefuls carrying the country’s chances into the final. Coverage also centers on the contrasting matchups: the US pair in one semifinal each, and a meeting between two top professional players—Zverev and Khachanov—in the remaining semifinal.
While the outlets focus on the same semifinal lineup, their emphasis differs slightly. One highlights the US impact of Shelton and Tiafoe reaching the semis, while the other spotlights the overall “US Open spotlight” on the American players, alongside the marquee pairing of Zverev and Khachanov in the other semifinal.
