Shelton erupts in celebration at US Open semi

Ben Shelton celebrates winning a point during the men's singles semifinal against fellow American Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton drives a return during the men's singles semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open, played on hard court at Flushing Meadows, New York on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton reacts to a point during the men's singles semifinal against compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

An intense Ben Shelton displays his emotions on court during the men's singles semifinal clash with Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton reacts during a pivotal exchange in the men's singles semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

The men's singles semifinal at the 2026 US Open on 11 September 2026 featured an all American contest between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe on the hard courts of New York.

Ben Shelton strikes a return against Frances Tiafoe in their men's singles semifinal at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026, demonstrating his hard court prowess.

Ben Shelton delivers another forceful return in the men's singles semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton produces an attacking return during his men's singles semifinal encounter with Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton punches the air in celebration after winning a point against Frances Tiafoe in the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton celebrates a scoring moment in the high energy men's singles semifinal against Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ben Shelton celebrates scoring in the men's singles semifinal clash with Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026, energising the home crowd.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates winning a point during the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe hits a return during the hard fought men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe executes a return in the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, played in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe reacts to a point during the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates scoring a point against Ben Shelton in the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe falls during an exchange in the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates scoring in the men's singles semifinal clash with Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe fires a return from the baseline in the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe hits a return in the men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates winning a point in the all American men's singles semifinal against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) and Taylor Townsend (United States) kiss the trophy at the awarding ceremony after winning the women's doubles final against Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend pose with the winners' trophy at the awards ceremony after claiming the women's doubles title at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Champions Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend join runners up Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery for a group photo after the women's doubles final at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Runners up Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery (both United States) pose at the awards ceremony after finishing second in the women's doubles final at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend celebrate after defeating Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery in the women's doubles final at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova celebrate their women's doubles title victory over Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend share their winning moment on court after lifting the women's doubles title at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend embrace in celebration after claiming the women's doubles crown at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026, defeating compatriots Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend celebrate winning a point during the women's doubles final against Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend exchange words between points during the women's doubles final against Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend coordinate between points in the women's doubles final against Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery communicate between points during the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery celebrate winning a point during the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery celebrate another scoring moment in the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery celebrate scoring in the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery compete in the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery compete in the women's doubles final against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend compete in the women's doubles final against Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev (Germany) celebrates after winning the men's semifinal against Karen Khachanov (Russia) at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates his victory over Karen Khachanov in the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026, booking his place in the final.

Alexander Zverev falls to the court during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev speaks with the chair umpire during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev exchanges words with the chair umpire during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Karen Khachanov of Russia celebrates winning a point during the men's singles semifinal against Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Karen Khachanov hits a return during the men's singles semifinal against Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Karen Khachanov drives a return during the men's singles semifinal against Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Karen Khachanov unloads a serve during the men's singles semifinal against Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev returns a shot in the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev plays a return during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev responds with a return during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev executes a return during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev stays composed to play a return in the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev delivers a groundstroke return in the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev plays a return from the baseline in the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships, New York, on 11 September 2026.

Alexander Zverev unleashes a serve during the men's singles semifinal against Karen Khachanov at the 2026 US Open in New York on 11 September 2026.