Tiafoe vs. Shelton: Historic US Open Semifinal Tonight

Tonight, September 11, an all-American semifinal at the US Open will feature Frances Tiafoe against Ben Shelton. This marks a significant moment in tennis history, as it's the first Grand Slam semifinal contested between two Black men in the Open era. Both Tiafoe and Shelton have reached this prestigious stage following demanding quarterfinal victories. Tiafoe battled back from two sets down in a five-hour thriller, while Shelton secured his spot after a lengthy five-set match that concluded early Wednesday morning. He upset the reigning US Open champion in his previous round. The victor of this highly anticipated match will proceed to Sunday's final. They will aim to break a 23-year drought for American men in winning a Grand Slam singles title. The semifinal is scheduled to commence at 8 p.m. ET.