Zverev Defeats Khachanov in Straight Sets to Reach Third Consecutive Major Final of the Year

World No. 2 men's tennis player Alexander Zverev of Germany has advanced to the final of the 2026 US Open, which features a total prize pool of $108 million.

Playing at Flushing Meadows in New York on the 13th day of the tournament, Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov of Russia (ranked 50th) 3-0 (6-3, 7-6 [9-7], 7-6 [8-6]) in 2 hours and 58 minutes.

With this victory, Zverev reached the US Open final for the first time in six years since 2020.

In that previous final, Zverev suffered a 3-2 comeback loss to Dominic Thiem of Austria, now retired, after winning the first two sets.

He has also successfully reached the final in three consecutive major tournaments this year.

Having claimed his first-ever major title at the French Open, Zverev finished as the runner-up at Wimbledon.

His record at major tournaments this year stands at 24 wins and 2 losses.

After the match, Zverev said, "Maybe God is telling me that this year is my year. I am enjoying the time I spend on the court."

Seeking his second career major title, Zverev will face the winner of the semifinal match between Ben Shelton (ranked 9th) and Frances Tiafoe (ranked 12th), both of the United States.

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