'Let's do this for the USA' - Shelton sets up Zverev test in US Open final

Ben Shelton wins all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe to set up US Open final with top seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday; watch the US Open women's final live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app on Saturday

Ben Shelton ‌defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in ‌an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to ​secure a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.

On a poignant evening that began with commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of ​the September 11 attacks, Shelton ‌came from a set down to beat Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 and move closer ​to ending a 23-year ‌American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam ​champion.

No home male player has won a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick triumphed in Flushing Meadows in 2003. Shelton will now have a chance to claim his maiden Grand Slam crown.

Ben Shelton - 149 Ben Shelton - 148 Ben Shelton - 147 Ben Shelton - 147 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard - 145 Thiago Tirante - 145 Andy Roddick holds the all-time record at the US Open in 2002 at 152mph The record for the most powerful serve in history is held by Sam Groth with 163.6 mph in a Challenger event

Earlier, Zverev booked his place in the final with a 6-3 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (8-6) victory against Karen Khachanov to move a step closer to a ‌second Grand Slam title.

Shelton said: "First, 'Foe' is like a big brother to me. This is where we want to be, at the tail end of this tournament.

"I know what my goal is, what my job is. I'm going for it here. Let's do this for the USA!

"One more thing. It's a difficult day to be out here playing. My thoughts and prayers go to all the families who were impacted by 9/11."

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