Frances Tiafoe Rallies To Defeat Ben Shelton In Us Open Thriller And Will Next Face Alexei Popyrin

Frances Tiafoe Outlasts Ben Shelton in US Open Thriller

Tiafoe Claims Hard-fought Victory, Advances to Round of 16

In a thrilling match at the US Open, Frances Tiafoe rallied from a set down to defeat rising American star Ben Shelton.

Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, lost the first set 6-4 but fought back to win the next three sets with scores of 6-3, 6-4, and 6-4.

Key Moments

• Shelton started the match strongly, breaking Tiafoe's serve in the first game.
• Tiafoe broke back in the eighth game and held his serve to take the first set.
• Tiafoe broke Shelton's serve in the third game of the second set and never relinquished the lead.
• In the fourth set, both players held serve until Tiafoe broke Shelton's serve in the ninth game.
• Tiafoe served out the match in the next game, sealing the victory after 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Next Opponent

Tiafoe will next face Alexei Popyrin in the round of 16.

Analysis

Tiafoe's victory was a testament to his resilience and determination.

The win also marked a significant breakthrough for Tiafoe, who had never before reached the round of 16 at a Grand Slam tournament.