The 2026 US Open men’s semi-final between American players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe is set for September 11. The match is expected to begin no earlier than 7pm ET (12am BST / 9am AEST), due to the time differences across regions. This semi-final marks the first all-American showdown in the men’s draw at Flushing Meadows this year. Both players have previously reached the semi-finals at the US Open but have not advanced beyond this stage in other tournaments. Shelton, who has made the semi-finals before, is seen as a rising star with a versatile playing style that could lead to major titles in the future. Tiafoe, competing in his third semi-final in five years at the US Open, will enter the match as a slight underdog. The winner of this match will make history by becoming the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. Shelton has a strong head-to-head record against Tiafoe, having defeated him three times out of four encounters. Their previous meetings at the US Open include Tiafoe’s win in the last 32 in 2024 and Shelton’s victory in the 2023 quarter-final. In the United States, the semi-final will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Select/Unlimited. In the UK, viewers can watch it on Sky Sports. In Australia, the match will be shown on free-to-air channels Channel 9 and 9Gem, with live streaming available on the 9Now platform. In New Zealand, the match is exclusively available on ESPN through Disney+. In Canada, TSN has the exclusive broadcast rights. For viewers outside these regions, using a virtual private network (VPN) is suggested to access the stream as if they were in their home country. This semi-final is not only a high-stakes match for both players but also a historic moment in tennis, with the potential to create a new milestone in the sport’s legacy. Fans worldwide are eagerly watching to see which American will advance to the final and potentially make history.