Zverev beats Khachanov to reach US Open final, bidding for second major of 2026
September 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM · Updated 34d ago
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‘I’m going for it’ – Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
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Shelton tips Tiafoe at US Open to move one win from ending 23-year drought
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Ben Shelton's shot at history comes Sunday in the US Open final
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Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka betting favorites to win US Open titles
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Shelton wins all-American duel vs. Tiafoe, faces Zverev for US Open title
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Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open final
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US Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov to reach final
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Alexander Zverev makes US Open final, to play for 2nd major
(opens the publisher’s site)Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach Sunday's US Open final, his third consecutive Grand Slam final and a chance at a second major this year.
- Zverev beat world number 50 Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in Friday's semifinal at Flushing Meadows.
- The top seed won the French Open in June and reached the Wimbledon final in July, losing to Jannik Sinner.
- Zverev will play either eighth seed Ben Shelton or 11th seed Frances Tiafoe, who meet in Friday's night session, in Sunday's final.
- "I think it will be incredibly special — these two guys are crowd favourites and everyone loves them," Zverev said.
Latest developments
- Sep 11 — Zverev holds a combined 15-1 career record against potential final opponents Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
- Sep 11 — The semifinal drew unusually little fanfare, with tickets selling for as low as $21 on StubHub.
- Sep 12 — Ben Shelton has defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in Friday's semifinal, rallying from a set down to reach his first Grand Slam final.
- Sep 12 — Shelton will face top seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final, becoming the first American man to reach a major final since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Sep 12 — Shelton is the first Black American man to reach the US Open singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.