Tiafoe's 4-set US Open Loss to Shelton Goes Viral as Tunnel Footage Divides Fans
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 12
Tiafoe's 4-set US Open Loss to Shelton Goes Viral as Tunnel Footage Divides Fans
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 12
Summary
Frances Tiafoe left the court in tears after a 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 5-7 US Open semi-final loss to Ben Shelton, with tunnel footage of him covering his face with a towel spreading widely online.
The 28-year-old had taken the opening set but faded as Shelton fought back, sealing his first Grand Slam final when Tiafoe ended the match with his second double fault.
Fan reaction split quickly: some said the hallway camera invaded Tiafoe's privacy during a raw moment, while others blamed him for another missed chance under pressure.
The defeat leaves Tiafoe 0-3 in US Open semi-finals, though he will rise to a career-high No. 8; Shelton moves to No. 4 and faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.