US Open final LIVE: Can Ben Shelton take down Alexander Zverev?

NewsSportsTennisUS Open final LIVE: Can Ben Shelton take down Alexander Zverev?US Open 2026US Open men’s singles final Live Updates: Alexander Zverev is all set to lock horns with Ben Shelton in what promises to be a thrilling summit clash at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zverev is eyeing his second Grand Slam title, while Shelton is aiming to become the first American man since 2003 to win a Grand Slam....Read MoreUS Open men's singles final Live Updates. Courtesy: Reuters Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the US Open 2026 men's singles final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton. Sep 13, 2026 23:32 ISTUS Open live: Shelton looking focussedWith the biggest match of his career looming, Ben Shelton is stepping up his preparations for the ultimate showdown. The American has been working hard and looks focussed. With his maiden Grand Slam title within touching distance, Shelton will be determined to carry the confidence and intensity that powered him past Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe into the final against Alexander Zverev. Courtesy: JioHotstar Sep 13, 2026 23:29 ISTUS Open live: Zverev putting in the hard yardsThe final is almost here, and Alexander Zverev is leaving no stone unturned. Both stars have been putting in the hard yards, fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the big showdown. With a Grand Slam title on the line, every serve, every shot and every detail could make the difference under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Courtesy: JioHotstar Sep 13, 2026 23:24 ISTUS Open live: Ben Shelton Road to the Final Round 1: Tallon Griekspoor — 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 Round 2: Hubert Hurkacz — 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5 Round 3: Denis Shapovalov — 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 Round 4: Stefanos Tsitsipas — 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 Quarter-final: Carlos Alcaraz — 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7) Semi-final: Frances Tiafoe — 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 Sep 13, 2026 23:24 ISTUS Open live: Alexander Zverev Road to the Final Round 1: Lorenzo Sonego — 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-5, 6-4 Round 2: Quentin Halys — 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-7(3), 6-3 Round 3: Alejandro Tabilo — 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 Round 4: Luciano Darderi — 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) Quarter-final: Botic van de Zandschulp — 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 Semi-final: Karen Khachanov — 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(6) Sep 13, 2026 23:21 ISTUS Open live: Zverev vs Shelton Head-to-headAlexander Zverev has had Ben Shelton’s number so far, winning all five of their previous meetings. Even more strikingly, the German has won their last four encounters in straight sets. However, they are yet to cross paths on the Grand Slam stage. And after the fearless tennis Shelton produced against Carlos Alcaraz, history may not count for much in this final. If Shelton finds that level again, anything can happen under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Overall Matches - 5, Alexander Zverev - 5, Ben Shelton - 0 Sep 13, 2026 23:12 ISTUS Open live: Shelton impresses one and allBen Shelton has been lighting up the 2026 US Open with fearless tennis, explosive power and nerves of steel. His biggest statement came against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, as the American fought back from a set down in a pulsating five-set quarter-final and held his nerve in the deciding-set tie-break. Shelton then battled past Frances Tiafoe in the semis, powering into his first Grand Slam final and keeping his dream of ending America’s long wait alive. Sep 13, 2026 23:10 ISTUS Open live: Zverev marches along Zverev’s US Open campaign began with danger at every turn, as he was pushed to the brink in back-to-back five-set battles in the opening two rounds. But since those early scares, the German has been unstoppable. He has stormed through the next four rounds without dropping a single set, steadily building momentum and confidence. Now, after surviving the early chaos, Zverev stands just one win away from Grand Slam glory. Sep 13, 2026 23:06 ISTUS Open live: We are all set for another finalAfter a thrilling women’s singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the spotlight now shifts to the men’s summit clash. Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are ready to go head-to-head at Arthur Ashe Stadium in what promises to be a blockbuster finale. Expect big serves, explosive rallies, and plenty of drama — so fasten your seat belts, because this one could be a thriller!