Ben Shelton defeats Francis Tiafoe in DC Open quarter-final
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Hyattsville native loses to fellow American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the quarterfinals of an event he says he really wants to win.
Shelton blasted an ace on match point to seal the win and avenge his five-set loss to Tiafoe at last year's U.S. Open as the 22-year-old continues to make strides in his breakout season.
Ben Shelton, a semi-finalist at the Australian Open earlier this year and now fresh off a run to the last eight at Wimbledon, overcame Gabriel Diallo 6-3 6-2
The ATP and WTA 500 DC Open saw several Americans in action. Jessica Pegula closed out the day against Leylah Fernandez, while an afternoon all-American clash featured Taylor Townsend and Sofia
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