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Zverev Edges Khachanov in Tight US Open Semifinal

German wins two tiebreaks to reach third straight Grand Slam final despite trailing in most statistical categories.

Sources: The Sports Encounter, La Nación, Deccan Chronicle, AS and 9 more13 sources ↓|· updated· 1 min read
Zverev Edges Khachanov in Tight US Open Semifinal
Photo: The Sports Encounter

KEY POINTS

  • Zverev beats Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in US Open semifinal
  • Match decided by three points total; Khachanov led most statistical categories
  • Zverev wins both tiebreaks and converts 2 of 3 break points
  • German reaches third straight Grand Slam final of 2026 season
  • Will face Shelton or Tiafoe in Sunday's championship match

Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to reach the US Open final on Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world No. 2 needed two hours and 58 minutes to overcome the 50th-ranked Russian.

The match was far closer than the straight-sets scoreline suggests. Zverev won just three more points than Khachanov across 35 games — 107 to 104 — and trailed in first-serve percentage, first-serve points won, and receiving points.

“Sometimes things just go your way. Maybe this year God decided it was mine and that I simply enjoy my time on the court.”

— Alexander Zverev

Zverev's edge came in decisive moments. He won both tiebreaks, converted two of three break points, and struck 15 aces to Khachanov's six. The German also won 72 percent of second-serve points compared to Khachanov's 57 percent.

The victory gives Zverev his third consecutive Grand Slam final in 2026. He lost the Wimbledon final to Jannik Sinner and won the Roland Garros title against Flavio Cobolli. He will face the winner of Ben Shelton versus Frances Tiafoe on Sunday.

"Sometimes things just go your way," Zverev said on court afterward. "Maybe this year God decided it was mine and that I simply enjoy my time on the court."

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