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Shelton and Tiafoe set for all-American US Open semi-final clash
Home hopes rest on an all-American showdown at the US Open as Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe compete for a spot in the final. Top seed Alexander Zverev faces a revival bid from Karen Khachanov in the other semi-final.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK — The US Open will feature an all-American semi-final on Friday as Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe battle for a place in the championship match, offering home spectators a rare opportunity to witness two American men compete at the tournament's climactic stages.
The Shelton-Tiafoe matchup represents a significant moment for American tennis, with both players having navigated through competitive fields to reach the semi-finals. Their meeting will determine which player advances to face the winner of the other semi-final.
In the upper half of the draw, top seed Alexander Zverev will confront a resurgent Karen Khachanov, renewing a rivalry between the two players. Khachanov's run to the semi-finals marks a notable comeback, positioning him as a formidable challenger to the seeded German.
The semi-final matches underscore the depth of competition at this year's tournament, with both contests promising high-level tennis ahead of the championship final.