# Ben Shelton def. Frances Tiafoe

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4663144/ben-shelton-vs-frances-tiafoe
Tour: ATP

Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in the 2026 US Open semifinal on hard courts on September 11, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Semifinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-11

## Player comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Frances Tiafoe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | 2002-10-09 | 1998-01-20 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3480 | 2680 |
| Elo (entering) | 2053 | 2030 |
| Current career W-L | 149-88 | 266-216 |
| Current career earnings | $15,061,439 | $18,705,046 |

Pre-match H2H: Ben Shelton 3-1 Frances Tiafoe.

## Stats
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Frances Tiafoe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 20 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 75.0% | 57.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 77.0% | 78.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 54.0% | 38.0% |
| BP saved % | 71.0% | 55.0% |
| BP converted % | 45.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.6 | -3.4 |
| Match Return+ | +3.3 | -6.7 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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