Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton prepare for US Open men's singles final
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

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.
- •Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton meet in the US Open final on September 13.
- •Zverev advanced to the final by defeating Karen Khachanov.
- •Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final after beating Frances Tiafoe.
- •Frances Tiafoe is set to reach a career-high ranking of world number eight.
- •The men's singles final is scheduled for 2pm local time.
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"Alexander Zverev has resided in the upper echelon of tennis for a long time and is currently in the midst of his best run yet , but he knows the crowd will be firmly against him in Sunday’s US Open Final. Ben Shelton is hoping to achieve what his opponent did in June, seize the moment and win his first-ever Grand Slam title . Beyond the personal […] The post Alexander Zverev's dominance vs lefties poses huge challenge for Ben Shelton in US Open final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will reflect on their 2026 Grand Slam results with a sense of achievement - no matter what happens in the US Open men's final.
"Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev played out an entertaining US Open final in New York, where the German was crowned champion. After a three-hour, 33-minute...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:00 PMBen Shelton and Alexander Zverev both demonstrated their class immediately after their US Open final
Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev played out an entertaining US Open final in New York, where the German was crowned champion. After a three-hour, 33-minute...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:22 PMBen Shelton sends message to Alexander Zverev in his runner’s up speech after losing the US Open final
Alexander Zverev is a two-time Grand Slam champion. The German top seed was simply too good for Ben Shelton on Sunday evening, triumphing 6-3, 7-6,...
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:30 PMVictoria Azarenka heaps praise on Ben Shelton and Bryan Shelton ahead of the US Open final
Ben Shelton is about to contest the biggest match of his career to date. Shelton will compete against top seed Alexander Zverev for the US...
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 8:58 AMHow Zverev and Shelton emerged from 'Sincaraz' shadow
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will reflect on their 2026 Grand Slam results with a sense of achievement - no matter what happens in the US Open men's final.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:58 AMUS Open men's final preview: Can Ben Shelton end a 23-year drought against Alexander Zverev?
Ben Shelton will need to pull off an upset to make history.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:52 AMAlexander Zverev's dominance vs lefties poses huge challenge for Ben Shelton in US Open final
Alexander Zverev has resided in the upper echelon of tennis for a long time and is currently in the midst of his best run yet , but he knows the crowd will be firmly against him in Sunday’s US Open Final. Ben Shelton is hoping to achieve what his opponent did in June, seize the moment and win his first-ever Grand Slam title . Beyond the personal […] The post Alexander Zverev's dominance vs lefties poses huge challenge for Ben Shelton in US Open final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:00 AMAndy Roddick predicts how Alexander Zverev will respond to the US crowd cheering against him vs Ben Shelton in the final
Alexander Zverev will not have much support when he faces Ben Shelton in the US Open final. Zverev beat Karen Khachanov to continue his impressive...
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