May 20, 2017 ➡️ Today, history comes full circle 🎾 @utrnextgen In 1996, MaliVai Washington reached the Wimbledon final. Today, Ben Shelton & Frances Tiafoe clash in the US Open semifinal, guaranteeing the first Black American male Grand Slam finalist since Mal. Looking back at footage of a 14-year-old Ben on court with Mal back in 2017 hits different knowing the history on the line today. 🏆🔥 #Tennis #UTRSports #USOpen