Open' is going absolutely amazing for three players, namely Madison Keys, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Townsend. The post Ben Shelton, Madison Keys, and Taylor Townsend: The American Hype Club Taking Over Australian Open appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Swiatek will face No. 19 Madison Keys of the U.S. on Thursday night for a berth in the final. The other women’s semifinal is No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, against her good friend, No. 11 Paula Badosa.

Ben Shelton wore down Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6 (4) in a highlight-laden clash and ensured the US has players in the men's and women's semifinals for the first time since Andy Roddick and Serena Williams in 2009.