Zverev and Shelton battle for US Open title
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The US Open men's final pits top seed Alexander Zverev against American Ben Shelton. Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov in the semifinals, is chasing his second Grand Slam title, while Shelton, who defeated Frances Tiafoe, aims to end a 23-year drought for American men at majors. Zverev took the first set with two breaks.
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TechRadar (outlet profile)
How to watch Shelton vs Tiafoe: US Open 2026 Men's Semi-Final Live Streams, TV Channels. All the ways to watch Shelton vs Tiafoe live streams online in the US Open 2026 men's semi-final from anywhere in the world, inclu…
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Inquirer.net (outlet profile)
Shelton-Tiafoe match-up has the limelight as men’s semis take center stage. Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men’s singles hit the semifinal stage on Friday (Satu…
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Telegraf (outlet profile)
Zverev u finalu US Opena: Lomio Rusa kada je bilo potrebno: Saša je najviše izvukao iz teniskog haosa!. Nemački teniser Aleksandar Zverev igraće treće Grend slem finale ove godine pošto je pobedom protiv Karena Hačanova…
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ANSA Sport (outlet profile)
Us Open: Zverev primo finalista, battuto Khachanov in tre set. Il tedesco si impone 6-3 7-6 7-6, troverà il vincente di Tiafoe-Shelton
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Dreisatz-Sieg gegen Khachanov: Zverev steht im US-Open-Finale. Alexander Zverev steht kurz vor seinem zweiten Grand-Slam-Titel. Im Halbfinale von New York ließ er dem Russen Karen Khachanov keine Chance. Nun geht es geg…
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Mondo (outlet profile)
Zverev ide po drugu grend slem titulu: Nemac u finalu US Opena, Hačanov pokazao zube
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Zverev le ganó a Khachanov y es el primer finalista del US Open: espera por Shelton o Tiafoe en busca de su segundo Grand Slam del año. El número uno del mundo se impuso por 6-3, 7-6 (7) y 7-6 (6) en casi tres horas de…
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Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Zverev posle atomskog tenisa srušio Hačanova za finale US Opena. Aleksandar Zverev plasirao se u finale US Opena pošto je u polufinalu savladao Karena Hačanova sa 6:3, 7:6(7), 7:6(6), a nemački teniser tako je stiga
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Telegraf (outlet profile)
Zverev ušao u finale US Opena i otkrio šta se desilo u svlačionici: "Sedeli smo tamo i smejali koliko sam...". Prvi finalista ovogodišnjeg izdanja US Opena je Aleksandar Zverev, drugi teniser sveta koji je savladao Kare…
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Beta (outlet profile)
Zverev u finalu Ju Es opena. Drugi teniser sveta Nemac Aleksandar Zverev plasirao se u finale Ju Es opena, pošto je večeras posle tri seta pobedio Rusa Karena Hačanova 6:3, 7(9):6(7), 7(8):6.On je pobedio 50. igrača...
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Top seed Alexander Zverev cruises into US Open final with straight-set victory. The No. 1 seed in the U.S. Open is one win from claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year.
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Zverev downs Khachanov to reach US Open final, closes in second major
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Nervenstark in zwei Tiebreaks: Zverevs Halbfinalsieg im Video. Mit einem glatten Sieg in drei Sätzen (6:3, 7:6 (9:7), 7:6 (8:6)) gegen den Russen Karen Khachanov bucht Alexander Zverev das Finalticket für die US-Open 20…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Zwei Tiebreaks und abgewehrte Satzbälle: Zverevs Halbfinalsieg im Video. Mit einem glatten Sieg in drei Sätzen gegen den Russen Karen Khachanov bucht Alexander Zverev das Finalticket für die US Open 2026. Die Highlights…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Alexander Zverev reaches second US Open final after beating Karen Khachanov. The 29-year-old reached a third consecutive grand slam final this year as he looks to avenge his 2020 defeat to Dominic Thiem.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Zverev reaches third consecutive Grand Slam final with straight sets semi win. Highlights of the US Open semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov.
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RTÉ News (outlet profile)
Shelton and Zverev march into US Open final. Ben Shelton stands one win from achieving the American dream after booking his place in Sunday's US Open final against Alexander Zverev.
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La Nación (outlet profile)
US Open: Alexander Zverev le ganó a Karen Khachanov y jugará su tercera final de Grand Slam consecutiva. El alemán se impuso en sets corridos, en casi tres horas, y definirá el último major de la temporada ante Shelton…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
LIVE! Tiafoe gegen Shelton: Wer folgt Zverev ins Finale?. Top-Favorit Alexander Zverev hat sich im ersten Halbfinale bei den US Open durchgesetzt. Doch wer folgt ihm ins Endspiel? Im zweiten Halbfinale treffen die US-Am…
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Die Welt (outlet profile)
Der größte Gegner Zverevs war die Tür des VIP-Bereichs. Alexander Zverev steht im Finale der US Open. Im Halbfinale ist er in den entscheidenden Momenten besser als Karen Chatschanow. Machtlos ist er nur gegen eine Tür…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Zverev goes from 'pointless' start to US Open final
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Times of India (outlet profile)
Zverev beats Khachanov, reaches US Open final and eyes second major of year. Alexander Zverev battled his way to the US Open final, showcasing resilience in a gripping match. Having triumphed at the French Open earlier…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Crowd erupts after epic Tiafoe points. The US Open crowd erupts as Frances Tiafoe wins an epic point against Ben Shelton.
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Ben Shelton Serves His Way Into 1st Major Final, Looks To Break 23-Year American Drought. The American upset defending champion Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, in an epic quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday morning,.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Ben Shelton rolls past Frances Tiafoe to reach US Open final with chance to end American drought. The Americans have their representative for the U.S. Open men's singles final.
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ANSA Sport (outlet profile)
Us Open: Shelton secondo finalista, sfiderà Zverev. Battuto Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 nel derby statunitense
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Shelton books his spot in US Open final. Ben Shelton celebrates after booking his spot in the men's US Open final.
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Shelton takes down Tiafoe to seal Zverev showdown in US Open final
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
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La Nación (outlet profile)
US Open: Ben Shelton le ganó a Frances Tiafoe y jugará la final con Alexander Zverev. El más joven de los estadounidenses que se enfrentaron en la segunda semifinal se quedó con la victoria en cuatro sets
Factual core
- Ben Shelton will face Alexander Zverev in the final of the US Open.
- Ben Shelton will play his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.
- Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in the US Open semifinal to reach the final.
- Zverev reached his third consecutive Grand Slam final by winning the US Open semifinal.
- Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinal.
- The US Open final takes place in New York.
- The US Open final is part of the 2026 tournament.
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