Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals for a career milestone
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in New York. This victory marks the first time in his career that Zverev has reached the semi-final stage of every Grand Slam tournament within the same calendar year. By achieving this feat, Zverev joins an elite group of eight players in the Open Era, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Zverev maintains a 6-3 head-to-head record against his next opponent, Karen Khachanov. The two players are set to meet in the semi-finals to determine who advances to the final. Zverev previously won the title at Roland Garros earlier this year and appeared in the Wimbledon final.
- •Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals.
- •This season represents the first time Zverev has reached the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams.
- •Zverev carries a 6-3 career record into his upcoming semi-final match against Karen Khachanov.
- •Zverev is seeking his second Grand Slam title of the year following his win at Roland Garros.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — He is the only man who won his first US Open title at an older age than Alexander Zverev during the Open Era
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — He has wins over Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev in the past 12 months but has lost six Grand Slam matches in a row
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN announcers laugh at Alexander Zverev not realizing he won US Open
- 9:23 AMBBC Sport — Zverev wins US Open to earn second Grand Slam victory
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev joins Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz on elite list after winning the US Open
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev wins US Open after beating Shelton in four sets
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Become US Open Champion
"It was only last year when fans were wondering if Alexander Zverev would ever win the big one. Following another loss in a Grand Slam final, the 6-foot-6 German started to lose momentum once again and ended the major season with early exits at Wimbledon and the US Open. Fast forward to present day, and he is about to contend for his second Slam and […] The post US Open news: Alexander Zverev takes down Karen Khachanov to reach Slam final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Top seed Alexander Zverev out-gunned Karen Khachanov to reach his third straight Grand Slam final on Friday, rolling into the US Open title match with a straight sets win.The women's final is on Saturday, when Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina will try to thwart Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third straight title just days after ending the Belarusian's near two-year reign atop the world rankings by reaching the semi-finals. bb/rcw
"Alexander Zverev has booked his place in the US Open final after getting past Karen Khachanov, giving the German another chance to compete for Grand Slam glory in New York. The victory has also sparked plenty of excitement among American tennis fans, with several throwing their support behind Zverev as he prepares for the final and looks to finish his impressive 2026 Grand Slam campaign with another major title.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:00 AMHe is the only man who won his first US Open title at an older age than Alexander Zverev during the Open Era
Alexander Zverev is the US Open champion. The German superstar proved too strong for Ben Shelton on Sunday evening, triumphing 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:00 PMHe has wins over Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev in the past 12 months but has lost six Grand Slam matches in a row
The 2026 Grand Slam season has come to an end after the men’s singles final at the US Open. Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:00 PMESPN announcers laugh at Alexander Zverev not realizing he won US Open
Alexander Zverev took down Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win his first US Open title. And the moment he won, he had no idea. After Zverev served on double championship point to secure his second Grand Slam title (and second this year; he won the French Open in June), the…
- BBC SportSep 14, 2026, 9:23 AMZverev wins US Open to earn second Grand Slam victory
Alexander Zverev wins the second Grand Slam of his career by beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-6 (7-6), 5-7, 6-2 in the final of the US Open.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:00 AMAlexander Zverev joins Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz on elite list after winning the US Open
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open. In doing so, Zverev became the only player to win multiple Grand Slam men’s...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:02 AMZverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open.Zverev had followed up his French Open victory with a runner-up finish at Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:03 PMZverev wins US Open after beating Shelton in four sets
German top seed Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam singles title on Sunday by beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final. US hope Shelton, in his first major final, was backed by the vast majority of the partisan crowd but his nerves allowed Zverev to prevail.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:55 PMAlexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Become US Open Champion
For the second time this year, Alexander Zverev is a champion at the Major level, as six years after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the final of the US Open, he can now finally call himself a champion in New York. Entering the final as the firm favorite to win, the German, for once, didn’t …
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:21 AMAlexander Zverev reveals his plan to spoil the ‘American Dream’ in the US Open Final
Alexander Zverev won his semifinal match against Karen Khachanov in straight sets to enter his third Grand Slam Final of 2026. He will now be awaiting the result of the Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe semifinal to see who his opponent will be on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:21 AMUS Open news: Alexander Zverev takes down Karen Khachanov to reach Slam final
It was only last year when fans were wondering if Alexander Zverev would ever win the big one. Following another loss in a Grand Slam final, the 6-foot-6 German started to lose momentum once again and ended the major season with early exits at Wimbledon and the US Open. Fast forward to present day, and he is about to contend for his second Slam and […] The post US Open news: Alexander Zverev takes down Karen Khachanov to reach Slam final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 11:49 PM1-seed Zverev reaches 3rd major final of 2026 at US Open
Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday in the US Open semifinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:38 PM‘Rooting for you’ – US fans rally behind Alexander Zverev to win 2026 US Open final
Alexander Zverev has booked his place in the US Open final after getting past Karen Khachanov, giving the German another chance to compete for Grand Slam glory in New York. The victory has also sparked plenty of excitement among American tennis fans, with several throwing their support behind Zverev as he prepares for the final and looks to finish his impressive 2026 Grand Slam campaign with another major title.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:16 PMAlexander Zverev reaches US Open final, will play for second major
Alexander Zverev will make his second appearance in a US Open final in his quest for a second Grand Slam title.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:03 PMZverev reaches second US Open final after beating Khachanov
Alexander Zverev enjoyed his day in the sun as he beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final. The German had played all his previous matches during the night sessions, existing in a perpetual loop of darkness and midnight finishes.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:00 PMAlexander Zverev shares plans to disappoint American fans after reaching the US Open final
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6, in the US Open semi-finals. The German secured his place in the final with a relatively comfortable...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:57 PMTop seed Zverev holds off Khachanov to reach US Open final
Top seed Alexander Zverev out-gunned Karen Khachanov to reach his third straight Grand Slam final on Friday, rolling into the US Open title match with a straight sets win.The women's final is on Saturday, when Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina will try to thwart Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third straight title just days after ending the Belarusian's near two-year reign atop the world rankings by reaching the semi-finals. bb/rcw
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:43 PMZverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 10:42 PMZverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
- BBC NewsSep 11, 2026, 10:33 PMUS Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov to reach final - BBC
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:00 PMThe Open Era record Alexander Zverev has just set by reaching the semifinals of the US Open
Alexander Zverev is closing in on his second Grand Slam title after reaching the semifinals of the US Open. The German, seeded first at Flushing...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:00 PMAlexander Zverev joins exclusive group with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer after his latest US Open win
Alexander Zverev has made career history after reaching the US Open semi-finals. Zverev was handed a big opportunity at the US Open, with other results...
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