In a surprising upset, 20-year-old Ben Shelton defeated world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe in the US Open quarterfinals. This marked the first-ever US Open quarterfinal match between two Black American men. Shelton will now face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, making him the youngest American male to reach this stage since 1992. Shelton credited the intense atmosphere and his ability to shut off his brain and swing for his success. With this win, Shelton will break into the top 20 in the men’s world singles ranking. Despite facing a tough opponent in Djokovic, Shelton remains confident and grateful for the support he has received.
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