Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton prepare for US Open men's singles final

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are set to contest the men’s singles final at the US Open on Sunday, September 13. Zverev advanced to the championship match after defeating Karen Khachanov, while Shelton secured his spot by moving past Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals. This represents the first Grand Slam final appearance for the 23-year-old Shelton. Former US Open champion Andy Roddick stated he does not expect the hostile crowd environment to affect Zverev, who already claimed a title at Roland Garros this season. Roddick noted that Shelton should strategically leverage crowd support during the match to maintain pressure. Meanwhile, Tiafoe finishes his tournament run with a career-high ranking of world number eight despite the semi-final loss. The final is scheduled for 2pm local time in New York.

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