Alexander Zverev advances to the US Open final after defeating Karen Khachanov
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Alexander Zverev secured a place in the US Open final on Friday after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets at Flushing Meadows. The top-seeded German won the match 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6) in two hours and 58 minutes. This result marks the third consecutive Grand Slam final for Zverev, who previously lost the 2020 US Open title match to Dominic Thiem. Zverev noted that his experience has grown since his first major final, which took place in an empty stadium during the Covid pandemic. He will compete for the title on Sunday against either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe. Having labored through two five-set matches earlier in the tournament, Zverev has not dropped a set since those opening rounds.
- •Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final.
- •The final score was 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6) after two hours and 58 minutes of play.
- •Zverev will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the championship match on Sunday.
- •This appearance follows Zverev's runner-up finish at Wimbledon and his French Open title victory.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph
- 1:28 AMBBC Sport — Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Everything different' as Zverev returns to US Open final
"Six years after an agonizing loss in the US Open final, Alexander Zverev says "everything is different" as he returns to the title match in Flushing Meadows.Zverev admits his US Open near miss against Dominic Thiem in 2020 left scar tissue, but all the doubts have finally been dispelled with his maiden major at the French Open.
"How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
"How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:30 AMZverev turns US Open tears into triumph
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
- BBC SportSep 14, 2026, 1:28 AMZverev turns US Open tears into triumph
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:21 AM'Everything different' as Zverev returns to US Open final
Six years after an agonizing loss in the US Open final, Alexander Zverev says "everything is different" as he returns to the title match in Flushing Meadows.Zverev admits his US Open near miss against Dominic Thiem in 2020 left scar tissue, but all the doubts have finally been dispelled with his maiden major at the French Open.
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