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Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in US Open final after semifinal win over Tiafoe
September 12, 2026 at 08:26 PM
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AJAl Jazeera English
Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know
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Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open men's title?
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TGThe Guardian
Ben Shelton faces date with destiny against Zverev in US Open final
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Harrison, Skupski win US Open men's doubles for 2nd Grand Slam title
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AJAl Jazeera English
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live: US Open women’s singles final 2026
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Tiafoe sees another US Open run end in semis: 'I just want to win it'
(opens the publisher’s site)Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open, beating Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, and will face top seed Alexander Zverev for the title.
- Shelton defeated Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in Friday's semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Shelton, 0-5 career against Zverev, has lost 10 straight sets to the German since winning the first set they played at Cincinnati in 2024.
- Shelton dedicated his run to his late grandmother Regina, saying she was the reason his father could play tennis.
- Tiafoe, reaching his third US Open semifinal in five years, said "I just want to win it."