Top seed Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov compete for a spot in the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Key facts
- •Alexander Zverev leads the career head-to-head record against Karen Khachanov 6-3.
- •Karen Khachanov is appearing in his first grand slam semi-final since 2022.
- •The match is being officiated by chair umpire Damien Dumusois.
- •Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the women's doubles title after a three-set victory.
- •The US Open is observing the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with tributes at Flushing Meadows.
Top seed Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov are facing off in the men’s singles semi-final at the 2026 US Open. The match takes place at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, with the venue observing tributes throughout the day. The winner will advance to Sunday's final, while the second semi-final between Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton is scheduled to follow.
By the numbers
Tournament Paths and Form
Alexander Zverev enters the match aiming for his third consecutive grand slam final, having won at Roland Garros and finished as the runner-up at Wimbledon earlier this year. After surviving two five-set matches early in the tournament, Zverev has not dropped a set since. Conversely, Karen Khachanov, currently ranked No. 50, has reached his first grand slam semi-final since 2022. He has defeated three seeded players during his current run at Flushing Meadows.
Head-to-Head and History
Zverev holds a 6-3 career head-to-head advantage over Khachanov. Their only previous grand slam meeting occurred at the 2018 French Open, where Zverev won in five sets. During their most recent encounters in the 2025 North American swing, Khachanov won in the Canadian Open semi-finals, while Zverev advanced after Khachanov retired in the fourth round at Cincinnati.
Women's Doubles Final Result
Prior to the men's semi-final, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend secured the women’s doubles title at the US Open. The pair defeated Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger with a score of 5-7, 6-0, 6-2. This victory completes a career grand slam for Siniakova and Townsend, following their previous major titles at Wimbledon in 2024, the Australian Open in 2025, and the French Open earlier this year.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
