Ben Shelton Aims for Historic U.S. Open Win | Dubai News

Ben Shelton is poised for history as he steps into his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open, having stunned fellow American Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought semifinal. With the chance to end a 23-year drought for American men’s singles champions and become the first Black American man to win the title in New York since Arthur Ashe, Shelton faces top seed Alexander Zverev — a player he’s never defeated in five previous meetings. Embracing the unfamiliar pressure, Shelton admits nerves are real but sees them as fuel, treating every round like a new adventure. For him, it’s not just about winning — it’s about giving everything on Sunday, chasing his first major, and living in the moment against the world’s best. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81b75641b7fdbfff