Tiafoe vs Shelton: US Open Semis

Ben Shelton has taken an early lead in the first set, holding serve to go up 1-0 against Tiafoe. The New York crowd is particularly engaged for this match, with minimal ambient noise as the players compete. cat-cross.com

Zverev defeated Khachanov in straight sets earlier to advance to the final. Tennis writer Andrew Lawrence has praised the five-set format in his Mail column, adding context to the high-stakes matches at this year's tournament.