Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal represents something bigger than all-American matchup

Three American tennis players—Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, and Alex Michelman, advanced far in the US Open tournament. Tiafoe reached the semifinals by beating Michelman in an comeback victory after losing the first two sets. Tiafoe and Shelton now face each other in the US Open semifinals on September 11.

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National21 articles from 12 sources across the spectrum· Updated 18d ago

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Sep 5Frances Tiafoe looks dominant in third-round rout at US Open with huge test coming
  2. Sep 6Shelton, Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men aim to end a Grand Slam drought
  3. Sep 9Tiafoe comes from 2 sets down to beat Michelsen, reach US Open semis
  4. Sep 9What Frances Tiafoe told Alex Michelsen during tearful embrace after US Open heartbreak
  5. Sep 10Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton (9/11) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch US Open semifinal online | Time, TV Channel

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 18 days

Last development · Sep 10 — Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton (9/11) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch US Open semifinal online | Time, TV Channel

The bigger story

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How each side is putting it

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5 viewpoints
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 18d ago

Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton (9/11) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch US Open semifinal online | Time, TV Channel

NOTUSLean Left· 18d ago

To Overhaul His Game, Frances Tiafoe Came Home

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 20d ago

Frances Tiafoe breaks Alex Michelsen’s heart at US Open with surging comeback from two sets down

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 20d ago

Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen and reach the US Open semifinals

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 20d ago

Tiafoe gives Michelsen a hug and a shoulder to cry on after his US Open victory

Center

5 viewpoints
Bismarck TribuneCenter· 19d ago

Tiafoe completes epic comeback

NBC New YorkLean Left· 20d ago

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe reach U.S. Open semifinals. Is American tennis back?

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 20d ago

Tiafoe comes from 2 sets down to beat Michelsen, reach US Open semis

BBC NewsCenter· 20d ago

Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback

ForbesCenter· 20d ago

Frances Tiafoe Authors Epic Comeback To Reach 3rd U.S. Open Semifinal

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1 viewpoint
New York PostLean Right· 18d ago

Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe prediction: US Open semifinal pick, best bet, odds

New York PostLean Right· 18d ago

Ben Shelton-Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal represents something bigger than all-American matchup

New York PostLean Right· 20d ago

What Frances Tiafoe told Alex Michelsen during tearful embrace after US Open heartbreak

New York PostLean Right· 20d ago

Frances Tiafoe provided Alex Michelsen exactly what he needed after gut-wrenching US Open loss

New York PostLean Right· 24d ago

Frances Tiafoe looks dominant in third-round rout at US Open with huge test coming

Other outlets

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The GuardianLean Left· 20d ago

Tiafoe completes epic comeback to break Michelsen’s heart at US Open

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