History of Black US Open winners: How Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe can add to Arthur Ashe's iconic 1968 win

The US Open has a rich but limited history of Black champions, with Arthur Ashe famously winning the inaugural Open Era title in 1968. American players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are among the current contenders with the potential to become the next Black men's singles champion at the tournament. The Sporting News explores this historical context and the significance of what such a victory would mean for the sport.