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Shelton and Zverev set for US Open final with American history at stake
Ben Shelton will pursue his first Grand Slam title against top seed Alexander Zverev at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.
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Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final
Ben Shelton will play top seed Alexander Zverev in the US Open men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on September 13. Shelton is seeking his first Grand Slam title and aims to end a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion, while Zverev is pursuing his second major title.
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Background
Why this event matters
Ben Shelton is scheduled to face top seed Alexander Zverev in the 2026 US Open men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, on Sunday, 13 September. Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe, while Zverev beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets. Shelton is seeking his first major title and the first American men’s singles Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open win. Zverev won this year’s French Open and was runner-up at Wimbledon. He leads Shelton 5–0 in their head-to-head record.
event-brief
Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final
Ben Shelton is scheduled to face top seed Alexander Zverev in the 2026 US Open men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, on Sunday, 13 September. Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe, while Zverev beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/12/ben-shelton-alexander-zverev-us-open-2026-men-final-singles | published 2026-09-12T23:25:22.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary supplied account of the final’s scheduling, results, records and prize money.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the scheduled final and title stakes.Retrieved context: Sky Sports same-event item | Independent same-event corroboration that Shelton and Zverev are set for the final.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13585138/us-open-ben-shelton-is-relishing-the-challenge-of-a-first-grand-slam-final-against-alexander-zverev-in-new-york | published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:30:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary report for the final pairing, player comments, schedule and tournament context.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the core event.Background cards | Match scores, dates and historical timeline requiring attribution or verification.
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entity brief
Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final: key people and institutions
Key entities: Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev, Arthur Ashe Stadium, US Open.
faq brief
Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final: key questions
When is the final? It is scheduled for Sunday, 13 September, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Who is playing? Ben Shelton will face top seed Alexander Zverev. What is at stake for Shelton? He is seeking his first Grand Slam title and an end to the 23-year wait for an American
source brief
Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/12/ben-shelton-alexander-zverev-us-open-2026-men-final-singles | published 2026-09-12T23:25:22.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary supplied account of the final’s scheduling, results, records an
timeline brief
Ben Shelton to face Alexander Zverev in first US Open men's final: timeline
1968: Arthur Ashe won the US Open men’s singles title. 2003: Andy Roddick became the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, at the US Open. 2020: Alexander Zverev lost the US Open final to Dominic Thiem. 2023: Ben Shelton reached the US Open semi-finals. 2025: Shelt
Timeline
1968
Arthur Ashe won the US Open men’s singles title.
2003
Andy Roddick became the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, at the US Open.
2020
Alexander Zverev lost the US Open final to Dominic Thiem.
2023
Ben Shelton reached the US Open semi-finals.
2025
Shelton reached the Australian Open semi-finals.
2026
Zverev won his first French Open title and finished runner-up at Wimbledon.
2026-09-12
Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 7–5; Zverev beat Karen Khachanov 6–3, 7–6 (9–7), 7–6 (8–6), setting up the final.
2026-09-13
Shelton and Zverev are scheduled to play the US Open final in New York.
FAQ
When is the final?
It is scheduled for Sunday, 13 September, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Who is playing?
Ben Shelton will face top seed Alexander Zverev.
What is at stake for Shelton?
He is seeking his first Grand Slam title and an end to the 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion.
What is at stake for Zverev?
He is pursuing his second major title.
How have they previously matched up?
Zverev leads their head-to-head record 5–0.
What is the prize money?
The winner is due to receive $5.5 million and the runner-up $2.8 million.
Who is playing in the final?
Ben Shelton and top seed Alexander Zverev.
How did Shelton reach the final?
He defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe.
How did Zverev reach the final?
He defeated Karen Khachanov.