The World No. 10, however, was on the losing end of the historic match.
The 20-year-old stunned Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 in front of a dedicated late-night crowd to secure a spot in the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time.The significance of Tuesday night’s match was not lost on either player, but Shelton’s emotion powered him to victory.
Shelton said Tiafoe has been like a brother to him since he’s been on tour, so it was a meaningful win for a multitude of reasons.Frances Tiafoe of the United States reacts against Ben Shelton.“I feel like I left it all out here tonight, emotional battle,” Shelton said during his post-match interview.
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