A showdown of Black American men represents progress, and opportunity, in tennis
Years of effort to expand the accessibility of tennis culminated Friday as, for the first time ever, two Black American men met in the semifinals of the US Open.
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US Open: Ben Shelton is ready to carry American men's tennis out of the wilderness
It's been 23 years since an American man won a Grand Slam title. Shelton is one victory away from ending the drought.
Liverpool eye move for their next South American sensation
At the moment, Alexis Mac Allister's future is completely up in the air. The Argentinian hasn't been offered a new deal by Liverpool despite both Ryan Graven...
Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men’s final for Zverev showdown
On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
Ben Shelton reaches US Open final, one win away from ending America’s 22-year wait
Tennis News: Ben Shelton is one victory away from ending the United States' long wait for a men's Grand Slam champion after winning an all-American US Open semifin.
Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe to play Alexander Zverev for the U.S. Open title
Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and now he’s the one who can end his country’s long wait for another men’s Grand Slam champion.
US Open Tennis 2026 Men's Final Bracket Prediction and Prize Money
The last time an American man won a Grand Slam title was in 2003, when Andy Roddick claimed victory at the US Open.