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Two prominent American tennis players will compete in the U.S. Open men’s semifinal on Friday evening, with both seeking to reach their first Grand Slam championship match. Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are scheduled to face off at 7 p.m. ET from Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows. This matchup marks a historic moment, as it represents the first time two Black American men have competed against each other in a U.S. Open semifinal.
The contest carries added significance as it takes place on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. Shelton arrives at the semifinals following an impressive five-set victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe, ranked 11th compared to Shelton’s 8th ranking, navigated a relatively clear path to the semifinals, facing only one higher-seeded opponent in Daniil Medvedev. The two players have met four times previously, with Shelton holding a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.
The semifinal will be broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET. Multiple streaming options are available for viewers, including DirecTV and Fubo, both of which offer free trial periods. Sling TV also carries the match and provides a one-day pass for $4.99. All services allow streaming across phones, computers, tablets, and smart televisions. Oddsmakers have favored Shelton heading into tonight’s match, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against either Alexander Zverev or Karen Khachanov.
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Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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