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US Open men's final averages 3.2 million viewers, Tiafoe-Shelton at 3.1 million

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

US Open men's final averages 3.2 million viewers, Tiafoe-Shelton at 3.1 million

Summary

The US Open men's final featured Alexander Zverev facing off against Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It posted an average viewership of 3.2 million on ABC, recording the highest numbers since ESPN began airing the tournament in 2009. The semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe and Shelton averaged 3.1 million viewers, reflecting increased interest in the tournament. The strong ratings are seen as a positive sign for tennis viewership as the tournament concludes this week.

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Status Watch

•Zverev and Shelton competed in the US Open men's final.
•Final viewership averaged 3.2 million on ABC.
•Tiafoe-Shelton semi-final averaged 3.1 million viewers.
•Viewership marks the highest since ESPN began coverage in 2009.

Latest Updates

2:07 AMESPN Tennis — US Open men's final watched by record 3.2M; Tiafoe-Shelton averaged 3.1M
1:57 AMYahoo Sports — ABC Draws Record 3.2M Viewers for US Open Men’s Final

What they're saying

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The US Open men's final between champion Alexander Zverev and American Ben Shelton averaged 3.2 million viewers on ABC, the largest viewership for that match since ESPN's family of networks began televising the tournament in 2009.
— ESPN Tennis