‘Not easy’ – Ben Shelton admits difficulty focusing during his US Open semifinal win amid huge celebrity attendance
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What happened
Ben Shelton created history with his win over Frances Tiafoe, as he became the first black American tennis player to reach the US Open Men’s final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. After dropping the first set, the 23-year-old got back into the game in signature Shelton style with jaw-dropping serves and clinched a win to set up a final against Alexander Zverev.
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