Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Zverev, Shelton Set for 2026 US Open Final Showdown
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will play in the US Open final.
The match will happen on September 13 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
It will start at 11:30 PM in India.
Zverev is the more experienced player and has won all five of his earlier matches against Shelton.
He is trying to win another Grand Slam title this season.
Shelton is playing in his first Grand Slam final.
He reached the final after beating Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe.
The winner will receive $5.5 million.
Alexander Zverev will face Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open men’s singles final on Sunday, September 13, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The final is scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM IST for viewers in India.
Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets, while Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe after previously upsetting defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Zverev has won all five of his previous ATP Tour meetings with Shelton, though this will be their first Grand Slam encounter.
The champion will receive $5.5 million from a record $108 million US Open prize pool, with the runner-up earning $2.8 million.
- Who
- Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev and eighth-seeded American Ben Shelton.
- What
- The 2026 US Open men’s singles final.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, with the match scheduled for 11:30 PM IST.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York; Indian viewers can watch on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
- Why
- Both players are competing for the US Open title, a $5.5 million winner’s prize, and a historic Grand Slam achievement.
Zverev’s Experience
Shelton’s Breakthrough Bid
Path to the final
Zverev’s Experience
Zverev reached the final after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 and has already won the French Open this season.
Shelton’s Breakthrough Bid
Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final after defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals and Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
Head-to-head record
Zverev’s Experience
Zverev has won all five of the players’ previous ATP Tour meetings, including their most recent match at the ATP Finals.
Shelton’s Breakthrough Bid
Shelton will try to overturn that record in their first meeting at a Grand Slam.
Historical stakes
Zverev’s Experience
Zverev is seeking another major title and his third Grand Slam final appearance of 2026.
Shelton’s Breakthrough Bid
Shelton is seeking his first Grand Slam title and an end to the 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion.
- Finalists
- Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Start time in India
- 11:30 PM IST
- Venue
- Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
- Total prize pool
- $108 million
- Singles champion’s prize
- $5.5 million
- Indian broadcast and streaming
- Star Sports and JioHotstar