(Video) ‘Overjoyed’ Frances Tiafoe has a statement “this is my house” reaction after beating Ben Shelton at 2024 US Open
Frances Tiafoe overcame Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller that lasted more than four hours to reach the fourth round at the 2024 US Open.
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Frances Tiafoe celebrates his win against Ben Shelton at 2024 US Open (Images via X, New York Times)
There is a new rivalry on the men’s tour that is keeping the fans hooked – Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton. The battle of the two Americans has been great for the fans as they not only get to see some incredible tennis but also some interesting reactions from both players. Their latest clash came at the 2024 US Open, where Tiafoe beat his junior Shelton in the third round.
In a match that was played for over four hours at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Shelton and Tiafoe engaged in an intense battle. While the 21-year-old threatened a repeat of last year, taking the opening set, Tiafoe stormed back and won the match despite some valiant efforts from Shelton.
After shaking hands with Shelton at the net, Tiafoe was overjoyed with the result and celebrated the win with a huge roar. He also turned to the fans and reminded them that he was here to stay.
This is my f#&% house, This is my f#&% house
Frances Tiafoe said while pointing to the court
While the importance of the win for Tiafoe was evident, Shelton, on the other hand, did not look disappointed and instead seemed happy for his friend.
Frances Tiafoe praises Ben Shelton after epic third round clash at 2024 US Open
Frances Tiafoe entered the US Open with momentum on his side, having finished as the runner-up at the Cincinnati Open. In New York, he beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and Alexander Shevchenko to reach the third round, where he locked horns with Ben Shelton.
Tiafoe entered the match having lost both his meetings with Shelton. The two met at the US Open last year, where Shelton won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 to reach the semifinals. Earlier this year, he won 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to clinch the title in Huston.
Despite those results, the 20th seed played with resilience and dug deep on Friday (August 30), winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 in four hours and three minutes. After the match, Tiafoe praised Shelton and hoped that the fans enjoyed the exhilarating contest.
First off, I gotta say, Ben’s an incredible player. He really is. He goes for all kinds of shots, he’s got no care in the world, it’s really annoying. He’s got a great serve. He has great energy out here…He can come up with great shots, so can I. We both move really well. So its just highlight after highlight. I really hope you guys enjoyed the show.Frances Tiafoe said in his on-court interview (H/T: ATP Tour)
Although Shelton sent down 23 aces, Tiafoe carved out 21 break points in the match to his compatriot’s seven. He next faces Alexei Popyrin, who registered a huge upset by beating Novak Djokovic in the third round.
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