US Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final: How to Watch Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev

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Ben Shelton is set to face Alexander Zverev in the 2026 US Open Men's Singles final, where he aims to become the first American to win the title in 23 years. Shelton advanced to the final by defeating Frances Tiafoe, while Zverev secured his spot with a straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov. The match is scheduled for Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium and will be broadcast on various streaming and linear TV platforms.

Key facts

▪Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinal to reach the final.
▪Alexander Zverev won his match against Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
▪The final is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
▪Shelton has lost all five previous head-to-head matches against Zverev.
▪Linear TV coverage of the match will be available on ABC, with additional streaming options on ESPN Plus and other services.

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Culture > Sports US Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final: How to Watch Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev The home turf hero looks to claim a first Grand Slam as he faces off against the German top seed. Kevin Lynch Contributor Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist.… Read full bio Kevin Lynch Contributor Read full bio September 13, 2026, 12:27 pm ET 2 min read Ben Shelton stands on the brink of becoming the first American to win the Men’s Singles title at the US Open in 23 years as the Floridian prepares to battle it out with German top seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. Our Picks Watch the US Open in the US ESPN See at ESPN Bottom Line ESPN now offers two tiers with its new direct-to-consumer setup: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited.

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