Zverev to Face Shelton in US Open Final

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Zverev to Face Shelton in US Open Final

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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (8-6) to reach his second US Open final and third consecutive Grand Slam final. Zverev withstood two tense tiebreaks after Khachanov rallied from an early deficit, improving his Grand Slam record this season to 24-2. He will face eighth-seeded American Ben Shelton, who defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the other semifinal. Zverev is seeking his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open and reaching the Wimbledon final this year, while Shelton is pursuing the first major title by an American man since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open victory. Zverev is also trying to improve on his runner-up finish to Dominic Thiem in the 2020 US Open final.

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Left· 6 sources

“US Open: Zverev holds edge against left-handers but Shelton has the skills to test him”

The Indian Express · Sep 12, 2026

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“Ben Shelton Wants to Bring a Grand Slam Title to the United States of America”

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“Ben Shelton eyes US Open history as he takes on Alexander Zverev in maiden Grand Slam final”

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2026

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