Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know

What the report says

Ben Shelton will face Alexander Zverev in the US Open men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday, September 13, with the match scheduled for 2pm local time (18:00 GMT). Al Jazeera reported that Shelton is carrying American hopes into the title match as he seeks to end a 23-year wait for an American man to win a Grand Slam singles crown, while also trying to become the first Black American man to win the New York title since Arthur Ashe in 1968.

Shelton reached his first major final by defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, after earlier beating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Zverev advanced by overcoming Karen Khachanov and returns to the US Open final six years after his first appearance, which ended in defeat. The German has already won one Grand Slam this season, taking the French Open, and is contesting his third straight major final.

The matchup also features a clear head-to-head edge for Zverev, who has beaten Shelton in all five of their previous meetings. Even so, Al Jazeera said Shelton’s strong run in New York and home support have made him a compelling contender, despite his lack of experience at this stage. Zverev, meanwhile, said his situation is different from his earlier final run, citing the experience of more big matches since then.

The final carries both sporting and symbolic weight: for Shelton, it is a chance to break a long drought for U.S. men, and for Zverev, it is an opportunity to add a second Grand Slam title and correct the outcome of his previous US Open final.