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Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals after straight-sets win
The French Open champion defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 and will face Karen Khachanov.
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Event
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in straight sets to reach the US Open semifinals. He will face Russia’s Karen Khachanov and is the only Grand Slam winner remaining in the men’s draw.
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Background
Why this event matters
Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the 2026 US Open men’s semi-finals. He will face Karen Khachanov. Zverev is reportedly the reigning 2026 French Open champion and the only Grand Slam winner remaining in the draw.
event-brief
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov
Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the 2026 US Open men’s semi-finals. He will face Karen Khachanov. Zverev is reportedly the reigning 2026 French Open champion and the only Grand Slam winner remaining in the draw.
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/10/zverev-defeats-van-de-zandschulp-in-straight-sets-to-enter-us-open-semis | published 2026-09-10T05:33:55.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary match report, scoreline, quotes and tournament contextEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the result and semi-final pairingRetrieved context: Sky Sports | Corroborates the same event and opponentBackground cards | Context on Zverev’s 2026 French Open titleSky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32833/13583806/us-open-alexander-zverev-passes-botic-van-de-zandschulp-test-to-set-up-semi-final-date-with-karen-khachanov | published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:09:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary report of Zverev’s quarter-final win, semi-final opponent and match statisticsEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the core result and upcoming semi-finalRetrieved context: historical context | Background on other US Open semi-finalists and tournament recordsRetrieved context: background cards | Context on Zverev’s 2026 French Open title
Fact cards
entity brief
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov: key people and institutions
Key entities: Alexander Zverev, Botic van de Zandschulp, Karen Khachanov, US Open.
faq brief
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov: key questions
Who did Zverev defeat? He defeated Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1. Who will Zverev face next? He will play Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals. What is Zverev’s Grand Slam status? The supplied report describes him as the reigning 2026 French Open champion
source brief
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/10/zverev-defeats-van-de-zandschulp-in-straight-sets-to-enter-us-open-semis | published 2026-09-10T05:33:55.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary match report, scoreline, quotes and tournament con
timeline brief
Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals to face Karen Khachanov: timeline
2026 French Open: Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli to win his first Grand Slam title. 2026 US Open: Zverev defeated van de Zandschulp in straight sets to reach the semi-finals. 2026 US Open: Khachanov advanced after Alexander Blockx retired while trailing. Next US Open semi-final:
Timeline
2026 French Open
Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli to win his first Grand Slam title.
2026 US Open
Zverev defeated van de Zandschulp in straight sets to reach the semi-finals.
2026 US Open
Khachanov advanced after Alexander Blockx retired while trailing.
Next US Open semi-final
Zverev is scheduled to face Khachanov, reprising their Tokyo 2021 Olympic gold-medal match.
FAQ
Who did Zverev defeat?
He defeated Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
Who will Zverev face next?
He will play Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals.
What is Zverev’s Grand Slam status?
The supplied report describes him as the reigning 2026 French Open champion and the only Grand Slam winner remaining in the men’s draw.
How many US Open semi-finals has Zverev reached?
This is reportedly his third US Open semi-final.
Who will Zverev face in the semi-final?
Karen Khachanov.
What was Zverev’s quarter-final score?
He defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
How did Khachanov reach the semi-finals?
Alexander Blockx retired while trailing 6-2, 7-5, 3-2.
How many major semi-finals has Zverev reached?
This is his 13th.
When did Khachanov last reach a Grand Slam semi-final?
At the 2023 Australian Open.