Ben Shelton won 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5
We got this one right. Ben Shelton was our 60% pick, and won 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5.
Friday's US Open semifinal pits Ben Shelton against Frances Tiafoe on hard. Ben Shelton is rolling — 5 straight wins, 9 of 10 in recent play. Frances Tiafoe has won 5 in a row and 9 of the last 10 overall.
Ben Shelton simply rates much higher on hard, and our number follows from it. The edge belongs to Shelton — real, but not the kind you take for granted at this level.
Hard rating
Overall rating
| Serve (last 52 weeks) | Ben Shelton | Frances Tiafoe |
|---|---|---|
| 1st serve in | 67.1% | 59.4% |
| 1st serve points won | 74.2% | 72.1% |
| 2nd serve points won | 54.7% | 51.7% |
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