Zverev Takes Down Khachanov To Book US Open 2026 Final Spot

Alexander Zverev reached the US Open 2026 final after defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The German secured a 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 victory in a closely contested semifinal to book his place in the championship match.

Zverev made a strong start and took control of the opening set. He managed to break away from Khachanov and claimed the set 6-3, giving himself an early advantage in the semifinal. Khachanov struggled to turn his opportunities into a response as Zverev remained composed and protected his lead.

The second set was a much tighter contest. Khachanov stayed competitive and put greater pressure on Zverev, but the German refused to give up his advantage. Neither player was able to take the set in regular games, forcing it into a tiebreak.

Zverev then held his nerve in the crucial moments and won the tiebreak to move two sets ahead. Khachanov had pushed him hard, but the Russian was unable to find a way through Zverev's game when it mattered most.

The third set followed a similar pattern, with both players battling closely throughout. Khachanov needed to win the set to keep his hopes of reaching the final alive, while Zverev was just one tiebreak away from completing the victory.

Once again, Zverev delivered under pressure. The set went to another tiebreak, where the German maintained his composure and secured the win. After taking the opening set 6-3, he won both of the following sets through tiebreaks to complete a straight-sets victory.

The result sends Zverev into his second US Open final. His performance was built around consistency and his ability to handle the biggest moments, particularly during the two deciding tiebreaks.

Khachanov deserves credit for making the semifinal competitive after the opening set. He continued to challenge Zverev in the second and third sets and forced both to be decided in tiebreaks. However, he could not produce the decisive points needed to extend the match into a fourth set.

For Zverev, the victory represents another major step in his US Open campaign. The German has now moved through the semifinal and will have a chance to fight for the Grand Slam title in the final.

The straight-sets victory also showed Zverev’s ability to remain focused during a match in which the pressure continued to increase. After taking the first set comfortably, Zverev had to work much harder in the next two, but he won both tiebreaks to finish the job effectively.