NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 12, 2026Hillsborough County
Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe to advance to the US Open final against Alexander Zverev
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Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe to reach his first major final at the US Open, where he will play Alexander Zverev. Shelton enters the final match as the remaining American contender to end a Grand Slam drought.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The match determines the winner of the US Open singles title and marks a significant career milestone for the players involved.
Key Facts
- Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe to reach his first major final.
- Ben Shelton will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title on Sunday.
- The match took place in New York with a packed crowd.
- Shelton is the remaining American hope to end a Grand Slam drought.
Who's Mentioned
PersonCarlos Alcaraz“Defending champion defeated by Shelton in the quarterfinals”PersonFrances Tiafoe“Tennis player who lost in the U.S. Open semifinal”PersonKaren Khachanov“Tennis player defeated by Zverev in the semifinal”PersonLorenzo Sonego“Player who faced Zverev in the first round”PersonRami Malek“Celebrity attendee in the crowd”locationTampa Bay“Reference point in syndicated video intro”OrganizationAP“Associated Press, the news agency reporting the story.”PersonAndy Roddick“Last American men's major winner in 2003”locationGeorgia“Ben Shelton's home state”PersonDominic Thiem“Player who defeated Zverev in the 2020 U.S. Open final”OrganizationUS Open“The tennis tournament taking place.”PersonTaylor Fritz“American tennis player who beat Tiafoe in 2024”PersonQuentin Halys“Player who faced Zverev in the second round”PersonJannik Sinner“Tennis player who defeated Fritz and Zverev”PersonSalma Hayek“Celebrity attendee in the crowd”PersonJalen Brunson“Celebrity attendee in the crowd”PersonAlex Michelsen“American tennis player defeated by Tiafoe in the quarterfinals”PersonAlexander Zverev“No. 1 seed tennis player advancing to face Shelton in the final”locationNew York“Location of the U.S. Open tournament”locationNEW YORK“Location of the US Open tournament.”PersonSerena Williams“Celebrity attendee in the crowd”PersonBen Shelton“No. 8-seeded tennis player who advanced to the U.S. Open final”PersonBen Stiller“Celebrity attendee in the crowd”PersonTrinity Rodman“U.S. soccer player and Shelton's girlfriend”