Khachanov, Tiafoe Reach US Open Semifinals as Shelton Emerges After Alcaraz Exit
At the 2026 US Open, Karen Khachanov and Frances Tiafoe reached the men's singles semi-finals, continuing their consistent Grand Slam performances. Khachanov faces top seed Alexander Zverev, while Tiafoe meets eighth seed Ben Shelton, who recently defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match. With Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic eliminated, Shelton has emerged as a strong contender for his first Grand Slam title, highlighting a notable American presence in the tournament's later stages.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 10 Sept, 02:38 pm. Other outlets followed.