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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set to compete in a historic U.S. Open semifinal on September 10, 2026, marking the first time two black men have faced each other in this round. This match is significant as it takes place in a stadium named after Arthur Ashe, the last black man to win a Grand Slam title at this event 58 years ago.
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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are set to compete in a historic U.S. Open semifinal on September 10, 2026, marking the first time two black men have faced each other in this round. This match is significant as it takes place in a stadium named after Arthur Ashe, the last black man to win a Grand Slam title at this event 58 years ago.
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Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal represents something bigger than all-American matchup
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe to Compete in Historic U.S. Open Semifinal