Ben Shelton, Karolina Muchova advance to US Open semifinals

ISTANBUL

Ben Shelton and Karolina Muchova qualified for the US Open semifinals after beating their opponents on Wednesday.

Shelton, world number 47, defeated Frances Tiafoe with the sets of 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, and 6-2 to reach his first major semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York.

He will take on Novak Djokovic in the next round.

In women's singles, Karolina Muchova, the No. 10-ranked player, eliminated Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to face Coco Gauff in the semifinals.