In the second quarter-final at the US Open in 2023, American Ben Shelton earned a four-set victory over fellow American Francis Tiafoe. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, unfolded over a little more than three hours, ending with Shelton ranked 47th in the world prevailing by scores of 6:2, 3:6, 7:6, 6:2.
Throughout the heated clash, Shelton delivered 14 winners while recording 11 double faults and securing 59 percent of his first-serve points. Tiafoe, aiming to push deeper into the event, hit seven aces and registered four double faults, winning 56 percent of his first-serve points. The pressure and momentum swings were evident as the set results shifted, with Shelton’s efficiency on big points in the final two sets proving decisive. [Source attribution: US Open official match statistics]
Looking ahead, Shelton will challenge Serbian star Novak Djokovic in a bid to reach the championship match. The anticipated showdown is scheduled for September 8 and is set to commence at 22:00 Moscow time, a time conversion that illustrates the global reach of the tournament and the diverse audience following every serve and rally. [Source attribution: US Open scheduling notes]
Meanwhile, on September 6 at 20:00, socialbites.ca is slated to present the online US Open Russia quarterfinals featuring Daniil Medvedev against Andrey Rublev, continuing the event’s tradition of high-stakes, high-intensity tennis across digital platforms. [Source attribution: event programming calendar]
Reports from the tournament also highlighted Djokovic reaching the semi-finals of a major within a remarkable 47th time, underscoring his enduring presence at the sport’s highest stage. This milestone reflects a career characterized by longevity, consistency, and the capacity to deliver under pressure on the world’s biggest stages. [Source attribution: Grand Slam historical statistics]