Alexander Zverev enters the decisive phase of the US Open on September 11, 2026, targeting his second career Grand Slam title as the tournament reaches its men’s singles semifinals at Flushing Meadows. According to tournament coverage from Wettbasis, the German player faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a potential final appearance on the line.
US Open 2026 Semifinals: Alexander Zverev and American Contenders Headline Flushing Meadows
Alexander Zverev Meets Karen Khachanov in Arthur Ashe Stadium
Alexander Zverev advances to the semifinals following a draw that positions him against Karen Khachanov, according to Wettbasis reports. Khachanov secured his spot in the final four after exploiting a walkover victory when opponent Alexander Blockx withdrew due to injury in the quarterfinals. While Khachanov relies on a heavy forehand and a strong serve, analysts note that Zverev’s consistent baseline play and powerful service games give him a distinct tactical advantage on the fast Laykold hard courts. Sky Sport provides live broadcast coverage of the tournament, featuring a continuous multi-court conference feed starting at 17:00 local time.
Frances Tiafoe Battles Ben Shelton in All-American Semifinal Clash
The lower half of the men’s draw features an all-American semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, scheduled for a 02:00 CET start. Ben Shelton arrives in the semifinals following a grueling five-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe enters the match after surviving a demanding five-set marathon in the previous round, setting up a high-stakes contest for a spot in Sunday’s championship match.
Tournament Context and Associated Tournaments
Alongside the action in New York, international tennis coverage highlights ongoing ATP Challenger Tour events. In France, German competitor Daniel Masur advanced to face Ugo Blanchet at the Challenger event in Cassis, while Sebastian Ofner meets Argentina’s Facundo Díaz Acosta in Seville, as reported by Wettbasis. Bookmakers and tournament organizers have structured promotional offers around the concluding rounds, including free bet incentives via operators like NEO.bet for new customers in regulated markets.
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