Ben Shelton defeats Tiafoe, sets up US Open final vs Zverev
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Ben Shelton beat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open men's semifinal, earning a spot in the final against German Alexander Zverev. The match took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sunday. Shelton’s win puts him one victory away from becoming the first U.S. man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003, ending a 23‑year wait.
Covered by 8 outlets across the spectrum: 12% left, 26% center, 62% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (3): Sunday Guardian, Times of India, Times Now
Sources
- Ben Shelton US Open 2026: Tennis Star Reveals Jalen Brunson Distraction During Frances Tiafoe Semifinal — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Trinity Rodman to Miss Ben Shelton’s US Open Final? NWSL Match vs Boston Legacy Creates Major Clash — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- WATCH: Frances Tiafoe Leaves Court With Face Covered In Towel After US Open 2026 Loss To Ben Shelton: ‘I Wanted To Be In Grand Slam Final’ — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Ben Shelton reaches US Open final, one win away from ending America’s 22-year wait — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Ben Shelton ends Frances Tiafoe's USP Open dream, now faces Zverev with America's 23-year wait on the line — Hindustan Times (center)
- Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title — The New Indian Express (center)
- Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the U.S. Open title — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- ‘Don’t Celebrate Until You Separate’: The Rafael Nadal Lesson Fueling Ben Shelton’s US Open Dream — Times Now (right-leaning)