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Andy Roddick has never been one to hold back, and the former American star had a particularly entertaining take on the frustration boiling over at the Shanghai Masters.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 12

Davidovich Fokina Survives Uncanny Physio Blunder as Frances Tiafoe Loses His Cool in Shanghai

Sunday, as a whole, was a concerning day for the Shanghai Masters players. One of those storylines occurred on the Stadium Court, where a quarterfinal-esque match came alive.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 6

Novak Djokovic’s latest comments labelled as a ‘bad sign’ for Frances Tiafoe as he reaches the final in Beijing

Novak Djokovic has reached the final of the China Open, but he is already setting his sights on the ATP Finals. Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing, where he has also knocked out top seed Alexander Zverev.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / September 22

Lululemon's Push Into Tennis Apparel Sponsorship

The lululemon brand was initially designed around athleisure, and it was represented by a network of regular yoga practitioners instead of the standard celebrity ambassadors.

Tennis News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 13

Frances Tiafoe Explains What Ben Shelton Must Do Against Alexander Zverev

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe has played Ben Shelton five times and Alexander Zverev 10 times, and he has beaten Shelton once and Zverev once. Hours after losing the semifinal that put Shelton into Sunday’s US Open final, Tiafoe was asked what Shelton has to do against a man he has never beaten, and he went to the tiebreaks first.

Tennis News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 13

Frances Tiafoe Reflects After 3rd U.S. Open Semifinal Loss

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe has now lost three US Open semifinals and won none. The eleventh seed lost to Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium after taking the opening set, and his three career Grand Slam semifinal losses have all come at this tournament, in 2022, 2024, and 2026.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 12

'This One Is Tough'- Frances Tiafoe Breaks Silence After Ben Shelton Ends His Grand Slam Dream

A historic all-American semifinal at Arthur Ashe ended with Ben Shelton booking his place in the US Open final after beating Frances Tiafoe in four sets.

Tennis News / HITC / September 12

Fact check: Did Ben Shelton actually break Grand Slam record with 158 mph serve?

One of Ben Shelton’s humungous serves went viral during his US Open clash with Frances Tiafoe for breaking the all-time record. Here’s a look at what actually happened.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Ben Shelton Stuns Frances Tiafoe As Time Violation Controversy & More Adds Drama to Historic US Open Win

The first Open Era Grand Slam semifinal between two Black men, and it went beyond that. Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final by outlasting good friend and fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in a three-hour, 17-minute battle.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 11

'Gotta Say Something Immediately'- Ben Shelton Confronts Chair Umpire During Tense Frances Tiafoe Clash

The all-American semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe had already given the Arthur Ashe crowd plenty to react to. But things took another turn when the chair umpire appeared to make a harsh call at a crucial point in the match.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 11

What Is Frances Tiafoe’s Religion? All About His Ethnicity and Early Roots

The historic 2026 US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton has captured the world’s attention for its cultural and historical significance.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 10

Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe receive expected U.S. Open semifinal time slot

Americans Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe will battle for a spot in the final in prime time.

Francis Tiafoe sets career-high ranking with epic U.S. Open quarterfinal comeback

Incredible Coco Gauff comeback gives Americans golden opportunity to accomplish a first in over two decades

U.S. Open getting eviscerated for Carlos Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton post 11 PM start

Americans have best chance to win men's U.S. Open since 2003

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 9

Coco Gauff comeback gives Americans golden opportunity to make history

Incredible Coco Gauff comeback gives Americans golden opportunity to accomplish a first in over two decades

U.S. tennis may soon be partying like it's 2002.

Americans have best chance to win men's U.S. Open since 2003

Trinity Rodman steals a moment as Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz overnight

U.S. Open getting eviscerated for terribly late Alcaraz vs. Shelton start

Elena Rybakina reaches U.S. Open semis, rises to No. 1 in world

Karen Khachanov reaches U.S. Open semis after Alexander Blockx retires

Tennis News / DC Sports King / September 9

Big Foe, Bigger Heart: Why Frances Tiafoe US Open Embrace Perfectly Captures the Spirit of the DMV

There are moments in sports that go beyond the final score. Yesterday, under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, we witnessed one of them. After more than four hours of grueling, high-stakes tennis, Frances Tiafoe completed one of the most miraculous comebacks of his career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 9

'I know how much that hurts' - Frances Tiafoe shows gratitude in victory when consoling emotional Alex Michelsen

Frances Tiafoe was elated following his remarkable comeback win over fellow American Alex Michelsen. As he was set to race off into celebration, something snapped inside and he raced towards the net where he and his emotional and devastated opponent had a poignant moment following an extremely enthralling battle.

Tennis News / Outlook India / September 9

Frances Tiafoe Mounts Epic Five-Set Comeback Against Alex Michelsen To Reach US Open Semifinals

Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) in 4 hours and 38 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Tiafoe overcame a two-set deficit

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 8

Frances Tiafoe completes epic comeback to reach U.S. Open semis

Frances Tiafoe completes epic comeback to reach U.S. Open semifinals

Frances Tiafoe, the No. 11 seed, delivered a forehand winner down the right line in New York on Tuesday to complete one of the largest comebacks of his career, advancing to the semifinals of the U.S. Open.

Aryna Sabalenka rallies to notch sixth straight U.S. Open semifinal berth

'I don’t feel sad': Naomi Osaka explains surprising reaction after U.S. Open exit

Coco Gauff highlights second day of U.S. Open quarterfinals on Wednesday

'I can't wait': Holger Rune announces long-awaited comeback event after 11 months on sidelines

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 8

Francis Tiafoe sets career high with epic U.S. Open comeback

Francis Tiafoe sets career-high ranking with epic U.S. Open quarterfinal comeback

Tiafoe beat Michelsen in a four-hour, 38-minute match.

Aryna Sabalenka rallies to notch sixth straight U.S. Open semifinal berth

Jessica Pegula outduels Emma Navarro in all-American U.S. Open quarterfinal

'I don't feel sad': Naomi Osaka explains surprising reaction after U.S. Open exit

Coco Gauff highlights second day of U.S. Open quarterfinals on Wednesday

Holger Rune announces comeback event after 11 months on sidelines

Tennis News / EasySportz / September 8

Ayan Broomfield Has U.S. Open Fans Looking Away From the Tennis

Frances Tiafoe had plenty of reasons to be the center of attention at the U.S. Open. Then Ayan Broomfield showed up. The Canadian tennis player and longtime girlfriend of Tiafoe has become a familiar face in his player box, and her latest appearance in New York had tennis fans paying plenty of attention away from the court.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 7

Americans highlight U.S. Open men's quarterfinals on Tuesday

Three Americans are playing in the men's U.S. Open quarterfinals, which begin on Tuesday.

Americans dominate first day of U.S. Open quarterfinals

Frances Tiafoe explains why he dominates in Louis Armstrong Stadium at US Open

Madison Keys experiences brutal swing in fortune with late collapse in third-round U.S. Open loss

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 6

Frances Tiafoe explains why he dominates in Louis Armstrong Stadium at US Open

So what's behind Frances Tiafoe's dominance at Louis Armstrong? He seems to just love the vibes of the place.

Carlos Alcaraz Left Flustered After Andy Roddick’s Unexpected US Open Question

'Pay Her More Respect': Andy Roddick Blasts Over Iga Swiatek’s Unfair Treatment At US Open Despite Grand Slam Wins

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champions' quiz

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Frances Tiafoe Parents: From Escaping War to US Open 2026

Frances Tiafoe will play his Round of 16 match against No. 7 seed Daniil Medvedev at the 2026 US Open today after advancing with a straight-set victory over Valentin Vacherot, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, in the third round.