Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open men’s singles final after defeating Karen Khachanov 6:3, 7:6 (9:7), 7:6 (8:6) in the semifinals, according to tournament reports. Zverev enters his second US Open final, seeking his second Grand-Slam triumph following his French Open title and aiming to become the first German man to win the New York major since Boris Becker in 1989.
Zverev Secures Final Berth Against Khachanov
Alexander Zverev navigated a tight straight-sets victory against Karen Khachanov in the semifinal round, relying on clutch tiebreak execution to seal the match 6:3, 7:6 (9:7), 7:6 (8:6). Zverev previously reached the US Open final in 2020, where he held a two-set lead against Dominic Thiem before falling short of the trophy. Standing in his way on Sunday is American contender Ben Shelton.
Shelton Rallies Past Tiafoe to Reach First Major Final
Ben Shelton earned his place in the championship match by defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4:6, 6:3, 6:3, 7:5 in an all-American semifinal inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Shelton previously eliminated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal thriller that finished as the latest match in tournament history. Shelton now has the opportunity to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Rybakina Claims World Number One and Reaches Final
Elena Rybakina secured both the WTA world number one ranking and a spot in the women’s singles final by defeating Coco Gauff 3:6, 6:4, 6:4 in a hard-fought semifinal encounter. According to tour match reports, Rybakina overcame a slow start in front of a partisan New York crowd of 24,000 fans supporting Gauff. Rybakina systematically dismantled Gauff’s foundation with increasing power from the baseline after dropping the first set. Rybakina advanced to the title match where she faces Aryna Sabalenka, following her quarterfinal victory over Qinwen Zheng that officially propelled her to the top of the rankings.
Sabalenka Drives Past Pegula to Reach Championship Match
Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Jessica Pegula 7:5, 6:2 to book her return to the US Open women’s singles final. Pegula reached the final four for the third year at Flushing Meadows but fell to Sabalenka at this stage for the third straight time. Sabalenka advances to play Elena Rybakina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alexander Zverev playing in the US Open final?
Alexander Zverev faces American player Ben Shelton in the men’s singles final.
Who did Ben Shelton defeat in the semifinals?
Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe in four sets.
Who secured the WTA number one ranking during the tournament?
Elena Rybakina claimed the number one ranking following her quarterfinal win over Qinwen Zheng and advanced to face Aryna Sabalenka in the final.