Zverev Faces Shelton in US Open Final

Alexander Zverev will face Ben Shelton in the men's singles final of the 2026 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday, September 13.

The final is scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM IST in India, and will be broadcast live on Star Sports, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.

Zverev, the top-seeded German, enters the final as the more experienced player, aiming to win his second Grand Slam title of the season after lifting the French Open trophy in June.

He defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in the semifinals to book his place in the championship match.

Shelton, meanwhile, is playing his maiden Grand Slam final after producing one of the best runs of his career, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal before overcoming fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals.

The head-to-head record heavily favours Zverev, who has won all five of their previous encounters on the ATP Tour.

There is also a huge financial reward at stake, with the 2026 US Open having a record total prize pool of $108 million, and the men's singles champion set to receive $5.5 million.

The runner-up will earn $2.8 million.

With Zverev seeking another Grand Slam title and Shelton chasing history on home soil, the US Open final promises a battle between experience and ambition.

Zverev will look to extend his dominance over the American, while Shelton will aim to produce another upset and end a 23-year wait for an American men's Grand Slam singles champion.

The US Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, and this year's final is expected to be a thrilling match between two talented players.

The tournament has seen many exciting matches so far, with several top players competing for the title.

Now, all eyes are on Zverev and Shelton as they prepare to face each other in the final.

The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players giving their all to win the championship.

In the end, only one player can emerge victorious, and tennis fans around the world will be eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned the champion of the 2026 US Open.

This final is significant for Mumbai tennis fans, as they can watch the match live on Star Sports and JioHotstar, and cheer for their favourite player.