Ben Shelton Advances to US Open Final to Face Alexander Zverev
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe and will now face Alexander Zverev in the US Open final.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 12, 2026 —
In a significant development at the US Open, American tennis player Ben Shelton has secured his spot in the men’s singles final. Shelton advanced after defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe.
The upcoming final will see Shelton compete against Alexander Zverev. The specific date and time of the championship match were not provided in the summary.
Details regarding the score of Shelton’s semi-final victory over Tiafoe, as well as specific match statistics or key moments, were not included in the available information. Similarly, information about Zverev’s path to the final was not detailed.
The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually. The men’s singles final is the concluding match of the tournament’s men’s singles competition. Further details about the players’ previous performances in the tournament or their head-to-head records were not part of the provided summary.
The identity of the venue within the US Open grounds for the final was not specified. Information regarding the coaching staff, team members, or any official statements from the players or tournament organizers was also absent.
As Ben Shelton prepares to face Alexander Zverev, the outcome of this match will determine the next men’s singles champion of the US Open. The specific circumstances leading up to this final pairing, including any prior matchups or tournament upsets, are not available in the current summary.
Story summarized from the original created by BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
