The Final Matchup
No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev vs. No. 8 seed Ben Shelton
How They Reached the Final
Alexander Zverev (1): Advanced by defeating Karen Khachanov in straight sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-6) in Friday's first semifinal. This marks Zverev's second US Open final appearance and his third consecutive Grand Slam final of 2026.
Ben Shelton (8): Defeated 11th seed Frances Tiafoe in four sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5) in Friday's all-American semifinal. Shelton reaches his maiden Grand Slam final, seeking to become the first American man to win the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Recent US Open Men's ChampionsIf you were looking for completed final scores from previous editions:
2025 Champion: Carlos Alcaraz def. Jannik Sinner — 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
2024 Champion: Jannik Sinner def. Taylor Fritz — 6-3, 6-4, 7-5
2023 Champion: Novak Djokovic def. Daniil Medvedev — 6-3, 7-6, 6-3
US Open 2026: Ben Shelton & Alexander Zverev Set for Blockbuster Men's Singles Final
NEW YORK — The 2026 US Open Men's Singles tournament is set for a dramatic climax at Flushing Meadows. Top seed Alexander Zverev will clash with 8th-seeded American powerhouse Ben Shelton in Sunday's championship match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
