Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: 2 Black men will face off in a US Open quarterfinal for the first time
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 5, 2023
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Frances Tiafoe (left) and Ben Shelton
CNN
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No matter who wins Tuesday’s US Open quarterfinals match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, history will be made: For the first time, two Black men will face off in the match.
It’s also the first time since 2008 that two Black men play each other at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It’s been 
