The US Open, with its raucous crowds, celebrity spectators, and constant buzz, stands apart in the Grand Slam calendar, a tournament where the louder the atmosphere, the better for some of its stars. For players like Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton, the unique energy of Flushing Meadows is a welcome challenge.
"I operate well in chaos," remarked Tiafoe, a two-time semi-finalist at the New York major. This sentiment is echoed by Shelton, who reached his first major semi-final at the 2023 US Open, stating, "I guess I find peace in the chaos, because I feel more uncomfortable at the quiet tournaments."
