Ben Shelton makes history by reaching the first US Open final
Written by: Sade Moore Ben Shelton emerged victorious in the all-American duel against Frances Tiafoe, securing his place as the potential representative for his country’s long-standing wait for another men’s Grand Slam champion. Shelton’s triumph came on Friday, as he clinched a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory. This remarkable achievement sets him up for a…
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Written by: Sade Moore
Ben Shelton emerged victorious in the all-American duel against Frances Tiafoe, securing his place as the potential representative for his country’s long-standing wait for another men’s Grand Slam champion.
Shelton’s triumph came on Friday, as he clinched a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory. This remarkable achievement sets him up for a showdown against the formidable No. 1 seed, Alexander Zverev, on Sunday at the prestigious US Open in New York.
At the age of 23, Shelton stands as a historic figure, becoming the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since the legendary Arthur Ashe’s remarkable feat in 1972. Moreover, he holds the distinction of being the first Black American man to reach any major final since MaliVai Washington’s historic victory at Wimbledon in 1996.
The match will be broadcast live Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on ABC, with streaming available through the ESPN App and ESPN+. Fans in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports, while Australian viewers can watch via Channel Nine and Stan Sport.
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