Shelton wins all-American duel vs. Tiafoe, faces Zverev for US Open title

Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open on September 11, 2026. Shelton will now face top seed Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday, with Zverev having reached his third major final of 2026. A Shelton victory would end a lengthy American men's drought at the US Open.