Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open final
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in a three-set match to secure his spot in the US Open final. This victory marks the German player's third consecutive grand slam final appearance in his career. Zverev will now compete for his second major title after winning the French Open earlier in the year.
- ▪Alexander Zverev won the match against Karen Khachanov with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6).
- ▪This result allows Zverev to reach his third consecutive grand slam final for the first time in his career.
- ▪Khachanov, currently ranked 50th, had previously won more matches against Zverev than any other remaining player in the tournament.
- ▪Zverev has not dropped a set in his path to the final, having faced opponents ranked 22nd and 28th in previous rounds.
- ▪The German player holds a combined 15-1 head-to-head record against the potential finalists Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
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Germany's Alexander Zverev is all smiles after winning his semifinal against Karen Khachanov. Photograph: Robert Deutsch/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersView image in fullscreenGermany's Alexander Zverev is all smiles after winning his semifinal against Karen Khachanov. Photograph: Robert Deutsch/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersUS Open Tennis 2026Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open finalZverev wins 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6)German reaches third straight grand slam finalTumaini Carayol at Flushing MeadowsFri 11 Sep 2026 19.01 EDTLast modified on Fri 11 Sep 2026 19.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAbout 107 minutes into men’s semi-final day on Arthur Ashe Stadium, there was finally a touch of tension radiating from the court.
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