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US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Alexander Zverev v Karen Khachanov – live

US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Alexander Zverev v Karen Khachanov – live

Summary

Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov are set to play in the US Open men’s singles semi-final. Zverev aims for his third straight grand slam final, while Khachanov reached this stage for the first time in over three years after improving his form recently.

Key Facts

  • Karen Khachanov is ranked No. 50 in the world and is playing his first grand slam semi-final in three and a half years.
  • Khachanov has beaten several higher-ranked players, including the 3rd seed, Felix Auger-Aliassime.
  • Alexander Zverev is the No. 1 seed and is aiming for his third grand slam final in a row.
  • Zverev reached the US Open final six years ago but has not made it back since.
  • Zverev has not lost a set since the early rounds of the tournament.
  • The semi-final match is scheduled for 3pm local time at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • On the same day, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the women’s doubles title, completing a career grand slam.
  • The tournament is marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a tribute event at Flushing Meadows.
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