History is on the line at the US Open — Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will go head-to-head Friday for a bid to the tournament’s final.
For the first time since 2024, an American man is guaranteed in the US Open final. Eighth-seeded Shelton had an outstanding quarterfinal performance against global star Carlos Alcaraz, who he defeated for the first time ever in a fifth-set tiebreaker. The two battled until 3:33 a.m., setting a record for the latest finish in tournament history.
Similarly, Tiafoe had a dramatic and long quarterfinal, originally trailing two sets to love before coming back and stealing the tiebreaker win over fellow American Alex Michelsen. Tiafoe’s slow start definitely sparked concern, but the 11th-seed’s tactful and strategic playing style saved him in the end.
Who will get the chance to fight for a title?
Here’s everything you need to know about Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, including TV channel and streaming options for the US Open semifinal.
Where to watch Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: TV channel, live stream
The US Open semifinal match between Shelton and Tiafoe will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on fubo, which offers a free trial, or the ESPN app.
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Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe start time
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The semifinal matchup between Shelton and Tiafoe will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. ET from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe head-to-head history
Friday will mark the fifth matchup between the Americans, and the third at the US Open. Here’s how their head-to-head matches have unfolded:
| Tournament | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Washington QF | Shelton | 7-6 (2), 6-4 |
| 2024 US Open Round 3 | Tiafoe | 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2024 Houston Final | Shelton | 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2023 US Open QF | Shelton | 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 |
US Open tennis 2026 schedule
Play gets underway on most days starting at 11:00 a.m. local time (ET).
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, August 30 | Men’s & Women’s First Round |
| Monday, August 31 | Men’s & Women’s First Round |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Thursday, September 3 | Men’s & Women’s Second Round |
| Friday, September 4 | Men’s & Women’s Third Round |
| Saturday, September 5 | Men’s & Women’s Third Round |
| Sunday, September 6 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Monday, September 7 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Men’s & Women’s Round of 16 |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, September 10 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, September 11 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, September 12 | Women’s Final |
| Sunday, September 13 | Men’s Final |
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