Photos: Atlanta native Ben Shelton reaches U.S. Open semifinals

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Photos: Atlanta native Ben Shelton reaches U.S. Open semifinals

Photos of Atlanta native Ben Shelton playing in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Sept. 5, 2023. Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

Ben Shelton, who was born in Atlanta, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. Shelton won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the semifinals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts during a match against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, wipes sweat from his face during a match against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, reacts during a match against Ben Shelton, of the United States,during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, takes a break between games against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, blows cold air on his body during a break between games agaisnt Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, serves to Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, serves to Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts after winning a tie-breaker against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, serves to Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, serves to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, returns a shot to Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, serves to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, can't make a return on a shot from Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, wipes sweat from his face during a match against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, returns a shot to behind his back to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Ben Shelton, of the United States, reacts after winning a tie-breaker against Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

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Ben Shelton, who was born in Atlanta, reacts during a match against Frances Tiafoe during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in New York. Shelton won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the semifinals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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