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Shelton faces date with destiny | Email Ella
Some words from Tumaini on what to expect today:
Zverev is well suited for left-handed opponents due to the strength of his two-handed backhand, which allows him to counter the effects of their swinging serve out wide from the left advantage side as well as their crosscourt forehand from the same position.
There are plenty of reasons, however, for Shelton to be hopeful that things will be different in New York. He will remind himself of the fact that they have never faced each other in a grand slam tournament, where the American so often elevates his game, and particularly that the theme of this tournament has been breaking new ground in difficult match-ups.
First round: beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6 (3) 6-2
Second round: beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 5-7 7-6 (3) 7-5
Third round: beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3) 6-7 (5) 6-3 6-4
Fourth round: beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2 6-3 6-4
Quarter-final: beat Carlos Alcaraz (2) 6-7 (5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6 (7)
Semi-final: beat Frances Tiafoe 6-4 3-6 3-6 7-5
