Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov reach the US Open semi-finals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday after securing a 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The win marks the first time Zverev has reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single season. The German player previously remained up until 3:30 a.m. to watch the conclusion of the quarter-final match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz. On the other side of the bracket, Karen Khachanov moved into the semi-finals after Alexander Blockx retired from their match while trailing 6-2, 7-5, 3-2 due to back and rib injuries. Zverev and Khachanov will now face each other for a spot in the final. This tournament run brings Zverev’s season total to 23 major singles wins, establishing a record for a German man.
- •Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.
- •Karen Khachanov advanced after opponent Alexander Blockx retired with multiple injuries.
- •Zverev has now reached the semi-finals in all four Grand Slam events this season.
- •The Zverev-Khachanov match will determine one of the two finalists.
- •Zverev’s 23 major wins this year set a record for a German male player.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Was Rusty’ – Alexander Zverev Makes Feelings Clear on Carlos Alcaraz After Ben Shelton’s US Open Win
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
- 3:50 AMBBC Sport — Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
"Alexander Zverev has reached the semifinals with a commanding straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp. Despite his own busy schedule, the top seed revealed that he stayed up late to watch one of the tournament’s most exciting matches.
"Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
"Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:58 AM‘He Was Rusty’ – Alexander Zverev Makes Feelings Clear on Carlos Alcaraz After Ben Shelton’s US Open Win
Alexander Zverev has reached the semifinals with a commanding straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp. Despite his own busy schedule, the top seed revealed that he stayed up late to watch one of the tournament’s most exciting matches.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:50 AMZverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 3:50 AMZverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
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