Ben Shelton reaches his first Grand Slam final at the US Open after defeating American compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. He wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and sets up a title match on Sunday against the tournament’s top seed, Alexander Zverev.
Several outlets highlight Shelton’s turnaround after dropping the first set, pointing to his strong serving and momentum as key factors. Yahoo Sports and others also note the historic context of Shelton’s appearance in a men’s US Open final and the wider American wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion. The Athletic and Sky News focus more directly on the match-up and the straightforward path to the final, while Yahoo Sports separately discusses his comments about the challenges of concentrating amid a high-profile crowd.
Coverage also varies in emphasis: some stress the emotional and public significance of the day in New York, while others focus on specific performance details such as Shelton’s pace on serve. Across reports, the shared result is Shelton securing the final spot and preparing to face Zverev for the US Open title.
