2026 US Open Men's SF: Shelton vs. Tiafoe

[britbox]

Who wins?

 

[britbox]

Shelton leads the H2H 3-1 although Tiafoe's sole victory was here at the US Open in 2024.

 

[Kieran]

I like them both this year but I think Ben is the naturally stronger, more gifted and suited to the big stage. But Francis is a fighter and this one might go to five, with Ben taking it..

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

I'm going Shelton in 4. I wouldn't even be surprised if he won it in straight sets. He finally slayed the dragon. He's bringing the title back home for the first time in 23 years, when Andy Roddick won it.

 

[Kieran]

I'm going Shelton in 4. I wouldn't even be surprised if he won it in straight sets. He finally slayed the dragon. He's bringing the title back home for the first time in 23 years, when Andy Roddick won it.

Well you’ve been touting him for a while and he’s finally grown into it. I don’t know about him winning the title but anything is possible now…

 

[10isfan]

I think Shelton beats Tiafoe and Zverev beats Shelton. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[DarthFed]

Don’t watch much at all these days, but it’d be awesome if Tiafoe could win the title here. It still probably won’t happen but you never know.

Tiafoe has always been very likable and I feel like he’s carved out a better career than most expected based on his play going back 6-7 years ago…that’s different from what can be said for most of the tour!

 

[Murat B.]

This is the best I have seen Shelton hit from the backhand side. Up two sets to one.

 

[britbox]

This is the best I have seen Shelton hit from the backhand side. Up two sets to one.

Shelton advances to the final. 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5

 

[the AntiPusher]

Ben wanted it more.. I have to give all praises to @El Dude ,, he told Us Ben has improved.. Sascha holds the H2H record vs Ben but Carlos had it too. Ben got this.

 

[the AntiPusher]

The Curse of Andy Roddick ends on Sunday..

 

[El Dude]

The Curse of Andy Roddick ends on Sunday..

I hope so! Nothing against Zverev, but I like getting fresh blood into the mix and Ben feels like the player of the moment. On paper, though, I think Zverev is still the favorite.

 

[El Dude]

The Curse of Andy Roddick ends on Sunday..

I hope so! Nothing against Zverev, but I like getting fresh blood into the mix and Ben feels like the player of the moment. On paper, though, I think Zverev is still the favorite.