Tiafoe Shelton Reach US Open Quarterfinals

American tennis players Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton both advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Sunday, September 6, 2026, securing significant victories at Flushing Meadows. Frances Tiafoe defeated former champion Daniil Medvedev in a straight-sets match at Louis Armstrong Stadium, with scores of 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6). This win marked Tiafoe's first victory against Medvedev in a standard tour match, improving his career head-to-head record against the Russian to 2-7. The match lasted nearly three hours, with Tiafoe demonstrating strong play, including precise net work and holding his nerve in a tight third-set tiebreak. Tiafoe extended his flawless record at Louis Armstrong Stadium to 10-0 and has now won his last three matches at the U.S. Open in straight sets. He is also noted for having the most hardcourt wins on tour this season with 25. Tiafoe is scheduled to play fellow American Alex Michelsen in the quarterfinals, a match that guarantees an American man will reach the U.S. Open semifinals. In another dominant performance, Ben Shelton overpowered Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the quarterfinals.