This time the All-American showdown between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton is coming a little early.
Both men advanced to a third-round clash in the U.S. Open after each cruised through the second round on a hot, sweaty Wednesday in Flushing.
“I’m really looking forward to it. We had a great battle in the quarters last year, and I am sure it will be another popcorn match,” said Shelton. “A mutual friend linked us. I’m friends with a lot of guys in the league. … I have a lot of hoop celebrations. I did his celebration to him after the match and he was laughing,” Tiafoe said. “Yeah, it’s all just my love for hoop, and them just following me because someone of color playing tennis, that’s kind of the connection.
Since Atlanta, when he brought on Witt — who’d coached Venus Williams, Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari — Tiafoe has gone 11-4, winning seven of his past eight.With his serve reaching 141 mph — not even reaching his tour-leading best — Shelton drilled 17 aces. He struck 59 winners and needed just 2:10 to win, roaring after the final point.
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