Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton – Quarter-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 US Open
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THE FACTS
When is Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton on and what time does it start? Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton will take place on Wednesday 6th September, 2023 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton taking place? Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA
What surface is Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton being played on? Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton
What channel is Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton on in the UK? The US Open will be televised live on the Sky Sports
Where can I stream Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the 2023 US Open live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
World number 10 Frances Tiafoe conceded just nine games to Rinky Hijikata on Sunday to back-up blistering wins over Learner Tien, Sebastian Ofner and a strong four-set comeback over Adrian Mannarino. The 25-year-old set out his stall here last summer with a five-set exit to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals, laying down the gauntlet with a promise to adoring home fans to return and win the US Open. Tiafoe added his second and third ATP titles in Houston on clay and Stuttgart on grass this season, seeing him with one title on each surface after winning Delray Beach in 2018.
20-year-old Ben Shelton set a career-high ATP world ranking of 35th after reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on his debut in January, where he lost to Tommy Paul in four sets. Fate had it that the exciting young American met Paul in the round of 16 here on Sunday to impressively avenge that defeat in four sets to reach his second last eight at a major in 2023 and he will break the top 30 on tour for the first time for his efforts.
THE PREDICTION
Ben Shelton took a 12-20 record for 2023 into New York after enduring some tough lessons on his first year on tour following his remarkable run to the quarter-finals in Melbourne. The American’s charisma on court is proof that he has handled the defeats as well as savoured his victories and it is likely that he will be a top 20 talent this time next summer with increased weight on his shoulders as the US’ newest rising star. Frances Tiafoe will thrive under the pressure of playing a young American upstart here and is likely to receive the lion’s share of the support in the key moments after winning hearts and minds last summer. A first meeting between the two leaves more questions than answers but Tiafoe’s show-stopping determination on Arthur Ashe should see him over the line in four or even five.
