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Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton prepare for historic US Open semi-final
The winner will reach a grand slam final, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are scheduled to play in the US Open semi-final on Friday night.[The Guardian]
- The winner will be the first Black man to reach a grand slam final since 2008.[The Guardian]
- Tiafoe noted that he grew up admiring Gaël Monfils, who recently exited the tournament against Learner Tien.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton will compete in the US Open semi-final on Friday night.[The Guardian]
- The winner will become the first Black man since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2008 to reach a grand slam final.[The Guardian]
- Gaël Monfils competed in his US Open departure against Learner Tien.[The Guardian]
- Frances Tiafoe stated that he grew up looking up to Gaël Monfils.[The Guardian]
Sources
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