US Open tennis 2026 men’s final: Alexander Zverev v Ben Shelton – live

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https://www.theguardian.com/profile/ella-brockway· Sep 13, 2026 · 5:05 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 11 views

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Alexander Zverev is set to face Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open men's final. This marks Zverev's first appearance in a US Open final since his 2020 loss to Dominic Thiem. The German star reached the championship match after defeating Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals.

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▪Alexander Zverev won the French Open and finished as runner-up at Wimbledon in 2026.
▪Zverev has not reached a US Open final since 2020, when he lost to Dominic Thiem.
▪The 2026 US Open men's final will feature a match between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton.
▪Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to secure his spot in the final.
▪Zverev's path to the final included victories over Lorenzo Sonego, Quentin Halys, and Botic van de Zandschulp.

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

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1m ago13.19 EDTAlexander Zverev was the winner at Roland Garros this year and runner-up at Wimbledon. This is his first US Open final since 2020, when he lost to Dominic Thiem at an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic.Here’s how he reached the final in New York this year: First round: beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 3-6 6-7(7) 7-5 6-4 Second round: beat Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 6-3 Third round: beat Alejandro Tobillo (25) 6-2 7-6(2) 6-2 Fourth round: beat Luciano Darderi (21) 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) Quarter-final: beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 Semi-final: beat Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-6 (7) 7-6 (6) Share

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