Ben Shelton· Sports · 6 sources · 4dStoryShelton Advances, Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai MastersShelton won 6-3, 7-6 (6) on his 24th birthday to reach Shanghai third round; Sinner withdrew with knee injury after Djokovic claimed his 102nd title.Sports· 4d+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
Ben Shelton· Sports · 213 sources · Sep 9, 2026StoryShelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open MatchBen Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil.Sports· Sep 9, 2026+21002ShareDana Whitfield·Sep 10, 2026Top commentAlcaraz looked exhausted from defending so many points, and Shelton's serve kept the pressure on all night.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Ben Shelton· Sports · 6 sources · Sep 10, 2026StoryShelton Reaches US Open Final Against ZverevBen Shelton advanced to his first Grand Slam final at the US Open by defeating Frances Tiafoe in four sets, setting up a title bid against Alexander Zverev and continuing American hopes in the tournament. The semifinals and surrounding coverage highlight a historic push by Black American men in Grand Slams, framed by Monfils’ departure and a rising generation of Black players contending for deep runs.Sports· Sep 10, 2026+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
Ben Shelton· Sports · 193 sources · Sep 8, 2026StoryZverev Defeats Shelton to Win US OpenAt the US Open 2026, Alexander Zverev moved closer to a second Grand Slam title by reaching the semifinals, Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open semifinal and the world No. 1 ranking, and Coco Gauff advanced after a scare, while Karen Khachanov progressed following Blockx’s retirement. The quarterfinals also highlighted Zverev’s potential final path and the evolving draw as Khachanov and Blockx vie for the other finalist spot.Sports· Sep 8, 2026+1900CommentShareWrite a comment…
Ben Shelton· Sports · 320 sources · Sep 7, 2026StoryShelton Reaches Historic U.S. Open FinalEmma Navarro reached the 2026 US Open quarterfinals, setting up an all-American clash with Jessica Pegula and marking the first all-American women’s QF at the US Open since 2015. On the men’s side, Ben Shelton advanced to the quarterfinals to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, as Alcaraz weathered a tough match, while Sabalenka and Noskova loom as contenders in the women’s draw with Noskova seeking another upset.Sports· Sep 7, 2026+3170CommentShareWrite a comment…
