.United States ping pong supporters, get your popcorn ready.It will certainly be actually Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe in the U.S. Open third cycle on Friday-- possibly a night-session face-off in Arthur Ashe Arena. It will definitely additionally be actually a rematch of in 2015's quarterfinals, succeeded by Shelton 6-2, 3-6, 7-6( 7 ), 6-2. Neither Shelton neither Tiafoe had much difficulty putting together the rematch. Shelton did not lose a collection while kicking out Dominic Thiem as well as Roberto Bautista Agut previously in the full week. Tiafoe got through a four-setter against Aleksandar Kovacevic and then profited from a third-set retirement by Alexander Shevchenko on Wednesday (the world No. twenty led 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 when it ended).
The end result is actually another chapter in this particular helpful rivalry.
" I definitely desire to play against him," Tiafoe commented just before Shelton rounded off Bautista Agut. "Undoubtedly he is actually quite like me in just how fired up and also lively he gets on the court as well as has such a large game as well as big shots and also offers significant as well as gets the crowd going. He's 21 years of ages. He is actually young, funny, cracks jokes-- practically as immature as I am. Our company always enjoy poking fun around as well as breaking jokes, without a doubt.".
Of course, friendly relationship will certainly be reserved for this hit war. Tiafoe does not wish to fall behind 3-0 in the neck and neck collection against his much younger national (he also lost to Shelton in the Houston final this springtime). Shelton, presently as much as No. 13 in the positions, has semifinal lead to defend as he tries to continue his promote the leading 10.
" I am really awaiting it," Shelton mentioned. "We possessed a wonderful war in the quarters last year and I am sure it will definitely be actually another popcorn suit." Ricky adds to 10sballs. com as well as additionally keeps his personal ping pong internet site, The Grandstand. You can observe him on Twitter at @Dimonator.