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Ben Shelton
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about Ben Shelton.
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US Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev, Elena Rybakina win singles titles
Alexander Zverev overcame a partisan crowd and Ben Shelton's late surge to capture the singles title, earning $5.5 million alongside women's champion Elena Rybakina.
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Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in 2026 US Open men's final
Shelton is the first Black American man in a US Open final since 1972, but must navigate fatigue and a historical mismatch against top seed Alexander Zverev.
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Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe to reach US Open final against Alexander Zverev
Shelton becomes the first Black American man in a Grand Slam final since 1996, though he must now overcome Zverev to end a 23-year US men's title drought.
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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach US Open semifinals
In a match ending at 3:33 a.m., Ben Shelton snapped Carlos Alcaraz's winning streak to set up an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe.
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