Frances Tiafoe triumphed over Ben Shelton in a thrilling five-set match at the US Open, winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the fourth round. Tiafoe's victory avenged his quarterfinal loss to Shelton last year and showcased his improved return game and net play, despite struggling with break points. The match, which lasted over four hours, was characterized by intense rallies and strong serves from both players, with Shelton hitting 23 aces but also committing 58 unforced errors. Tiafoe expressed admiration for Shelton's talent and resilience, while Shelton congratulated Tiafoe on his performance. With this win, Tiafoe now faces Alexei Popyrin in the next round, following Popyrin's upset victory over Novak Djokovic. The match underscored Tiafoe's potential to make a deeper run in the tournament as no man left in his draw has previously won a major title.