Alexander Zverev reaches the US Open final and awaits Shelton-Tiafoe winner
- On Friday, Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 , 7-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, reaching his second career U.S. Open final.
- Despite dropping the opener, unseeded Khachanov forced Zverev into two tiebreaks, with the Russian erasing two set points in the second before Zverev prevailed by winning a 34-shot rally.
- The German is 24-2 in Grand Slam matches this season and has won 13 consecutive sets, seeking to avenge his 2020 U.S. Open final loss.
- On Sunday, Zverev faces either Frances Tiafoe or Ben Shelton in the final, as both Americans compete Friday for the chance to become the first U.S. man to win since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Anticipating a partisan crowd, Zverev told ESPN he hopes to avoid the 'American dream' scenario on Sunday after winning his first major at Roland Garros and reaching the Wimbledon final.
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The Germans, Alexander Zverev, qualified on Saturday to the final of the Open American Tennis Championship (Flashing Meadows), following his victory over the Russians by Karen Khchanov in three groups, with no reply (6-3, 7.6 and 7.6).
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Martina Navratilova calls for US Open chiefs to fix ‘disturbing’ issue after Alexander Zverev complaint
Martina Navratilova demanded action from US Open organisers after Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov were distracted by a “disturbing” glare during their semi-final.Zverev progressed to his third consecutive Grand Slam final with a 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium, although the scoreline did not reflect the disruption both players encountered.Sunlight reflecting from the doors of unfinished hospitality suites caused bright flashes …
New York., German Alexander Zverev yesterday defeated Russian Karen Khachanov and advanced to the final of the United States Open, in which he will face local Ben Shelton, who bent his fellow countryman Frances Tiafoe in three hours and 20 minutes of play.
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