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Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton: Which American Has Best Market on Kalshi to Win?

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are the last two Americans on Kalshi's US Open tennis market.

Sports Illustrated

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment

The 16-year-old junior from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s much more than a parlor trick

The Guardian - US

US Open Women's Tennis Kalshi Market: Can a U.S. Player Win the Tournament?

Kalshi's US Open market features Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula as the only Americans remaining.

Sports Illustrated

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US Open Fan Goes Viral After Realising the Free Special Edition Tennis Ball She Recieved Is Actually a Sex Toy

A US Open attendee mistakenly believed a Hello Nancy vibrator was a tennis ball, sparking viral attention. The brand's tennis-themed collection cleverly blends sports imagery with sexual wellness products.

International Business Times UK

‘Jackie Robinson of golf’: the forgotten story of Black pioneer Ted Rhodes

The man mentioned by Tiger Woods after his first Masters win paved the way for generations of Black golfers, reintegrating the US Open and challenging the PGA

The Guardian - US

Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape

Coco Gauff says belief carried her through 12 double faults and two match points as she fought past Mirra Andreeva at Flushing Meadows

The Guardian - US

Williams sisters' return to play doubles at the US Open helps ESPN to an increase in viewers

Helped by Serena and Venus Williams playing doubles again, ESPN had its largest viewership through three rounds of the U.S. Open since the younger sister last competed in 2022

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Ben Shelton Ends Alcaraz's US Open Title Defence To Become First American To Beat Him at a Major

Ben Shelton knocked out Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, setting up an all-American US Open semi-final against Frances Tiafoe and guaranteeing a home finalist.

International Business Times UK

Rybakina sinks Zheng to grab No 1 spot and set up US Open semi-final with Gauff

Elena Rybakina will be the new world No 1 after ending Zheng Qinwen’s US Open run, with Coco Gauff up next in the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

US Open: Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence in latest-finishing match in tournament history

Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a 4-hour, 28-minute US Open quarterfinal, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after a 146 mph ace sealed the decisive tiebreak. The match finished at 3:33 a.m., a tournament record, ending Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.

The Economic Times

Rybakina wins to seal world No 1 spot as Gauff saves match points to beat Andreeva

The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan will usurp Aryna Sabalenka, whose 99-week reign at the top of the rankings will end on Monday

The Independent UK

Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller

Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday

The Independent UK

America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets

Ben Shelton ended a 0-17 skid against top-three players by shocking Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Here's who's now favored to win it all.

Latin Times

At His Highest Moment, Frances Tiafoe Rose Even Higher. His Viral U.S. Open Hug Is Why We Love Sports.

Tiafoe endured a five-set thriller to beat his friend and foe Alex Michelsen in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

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The Guardian - US

Ben Shelton wins on a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes at US Open

The 23-year-old’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz means there is a real chance of an American man winning the US Open for the first time since 2003

Sports Illustrated

Trinity Rodman Had One Funny Problem With Ben Shelton’s Interview After Epic Win Over Carlos Alcaraz

Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set thriller at the U.S. Open that didn’t end until 3:33 a.m. ET.

The Independent UK

‘Disgusting’: US Open faces fierce criticism after Shelton-Alcaraz epic finishes at 3am in New York

The men’s quarter-final did not begin until after 11pm following a series of long matches on the main show court at Flushing Meadows

The National (Scotland)

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest-ever finish

Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history.

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The Independent UK

Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open showdown that concluded at 3am

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The Guardian - UK

Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Ben Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

The match finished at 3.33am local time.

The Independent UK

Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semi-finals

The defending champion is out with Ben Shelton emerging victorious after four and a half hours in the latest finish ever in the US Open

International Business Times UK

What Is Emma Navarro's Chronic Illness? Health Issues and Weight Gain Explained After Cruel US Open Comments

Emma Navarro reaches the US Open quarter-finals despite battling hypothyroidism and facing online criticism about her appearance, showcasing resilience and determination in her comeback season.

The Guardian - US

US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in thriller after latest ever finish – as it happened

Ben Shelton has beaten Carlos Alcaraz at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open last four. Bryan Armen Graham was there and watching

AAP

'Surreal': Aussie tennis ace recalls hitting jackpot

It is two years to the day since injured Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson won the 2024 US Open doubles title with fellow Sydneysider Max Purcell.

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