Ben Shelton's US Open Hopes Dashed by Injury, Tiafoe Falls

Ben Shelton's injury occurred after a hard-fought match against Adrian Mannarino, where he initially held a two-sets-to-one lead. The injury seemed to occur while stretching for a ball, causing him significant pain and limiting his ability to serve and hit forehands effectively. Despite receiving treatment and attempting tactical adjustments, Shelton was forced to retire, ending his U.S. Open campaign.

Frances Tiafoe's loss to Jan-Lennard Struff was unexpected, as Tiafoe struggled to find his rhythm and admitted to playing passively. Struff's strong serving and consistent play proved too much for Tiafoe, resulting in his earliest U.S. Open exit since 2019.

The defeats of Shelton and Tiafoe leave Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul as the remaining American men in the tournament, increasing the pressure on them to contend for the title. The U.S. men's wait for a grand slam champion extends back to Andy Roddick's victory in 2003.

Shelton retired due to a left shoulder injury sustained during his match against Adrian Mannarino.

Jan-Lennard Struff, a German qualifier, defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets.

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