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Shelton Shatters 23-Year Drought | Nigaragua News

Ben Shelton just shattered history, storming into his first Grand Slam final at the US Open with a gritty four-set comeback against Frances Tiafoe — and he’s not just chasing glory, he’s rewriting American tennis lore. The last U.S. male champion? Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton’s path has been electric, including a jaw-dropping early-morning thriller against defending champ Carlos Alcaraz. But the real weight? He’s the first Black American man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972 — a legacy moment that echoes through the courts. Now, he faces Alexander Zverev, a seasoned rival…

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