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.
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.
Ben Shelton's 144 mph thunderbolt steals show in US Open semifinal win
Tennis News: Ben Shelton produced another stunning display of power at the US Open, firing a 144 mph (232 km/h) serve during his semifinal victory over Frances Tia.
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.