Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe have strengthened their positions in the ATP Live Race following their US Open performances, with both Americans making important gains in the season-long battle for a place at the Nitto ATP Finals.
US Open results reshape the Live Race
- Shelton moved forward in the Live Race after his run in New York, adding valuable ranking points on the hard courts of the US Open.
- Tiafoe also climbed after making his own impact at the season’s final Grand Slam, improving his prospects in the race toward Turin.
- The two Americans are now among the players pushing to build late-season momentum as the ATP Tour turns toward its closing hard-court and indoor events.
Turin qualification race intensifies
The Nitto ATP Finals draw is reserved for the season’s leading performers, with eight singles players qualifying through the Race standings. Every result in the remaining weeks carries added weight, particularly for contenders outside the leading group.
Shelton’s rise reflects another notable step in his development on the ATP Tour, while Tiafoe’s move keeps him in the conversation as the calendar approaches its decisive stretch. The pair will look to convert their US Open points into further gains during the final tournaments of the year.
Next stage of the season
With the US Open complete, the focus shifts to the remaining ATP events and the points still available before the Turin field is finalised. Shelton and Tiafoe will each need continued deep runs to keep pressure on the players above them in the Live Race.
