History was made on Monday after Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, and Madison Keys advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2023 US Open.
It was a monumental achievement for American tennis, marking the first time that four African Americans have reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal in the Open Era since 1968.
On Tuesday night, there will be an all-Africian-American U.S. Open quarterfinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.
The match is set to be a huge moment in tennis history. The sport has been largely viewed as rich and white but those sentiments are beginning to change.
On the Women’s side, Gauff will see Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday afternoon while Keys’ quarterfinal matchup is scheduled for Wednesday.
Men’s Singles US Open Quarterfinals Matchup
It’s been two decades since an American has won a men’s Grand Slam singles title.
However, there is a good chance that could change very soon.
Tiafoe, Shelton, and Taylor Fritz have all advanced to the quarterfinals in the men’s draw.
The 2023 US Open will mark the first time in 18 years that three American men have reached the quarterfinals.
The quarterfinal between Tiafoe and Shelton is already being dubbed as a great moment in sports and huge for minorities in tennis.
“It’s going to be good. It’s going to be a great atmosphere, a great representation of people of color, right? Two people of color playing in the quarterfinals, huge match on Arthur Ashe,” Tiafoe said. “It’s a pretty monumental moment. I’m pretty excited to compete against him. Hopefully, it’s a great battle.”
Regardless of the outcome, the winner will be American and headed to the semifinals.
Women’s Singles US Open Quarterfinals Matchup
In the women’s bracket, Coco Gauff beat Caroline Wozniacki to secure her spot in the quarterfinals. She becomes the first American teenager since Serena Williams to reach consecutive quarterfinals.
After her win over Wozniacki, the 19-year-old was excited about four African Americans reaching the quarterfinals this year.
“[The wave of energy right now] it’s really great. I was so happy. Obviously, I know Tommy really well, too. But I was really happy for Ben’s win. Especially they played each other in Australia, so it’s nice to just see the competitiveness between the countrymen and us all doing well,” Gauff said.
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