US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Alexander Zverev v Karen Khachanov – live
Updates from first men’s semi-final at 8pm BST, 3pm EST Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail Billy It has been smooth sailing for Alexander Zverev for the past few days at the US Open. The No 1 seed had to fight his way through two five-setters to start the tournament but hasn’t dropped a set since, easing through to the verge of his third grand slam final in succession.
The unseeded Karen Khachanov was out of sorts earlier this year, dropping to No 50 in the world, but has found real consistency in the last fortnight. He returns to this stage for the first time since the 2022 semis and could today reach his first grand slam final. These two will be happy to head out on Arthur Ashe Stadium nice and early, giving them a bit of an advantage over Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, who follow in tonight’s American primetime slot, ahead of Sunday’s final.
It is a poignant day in New York on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and Flushing Meadows will pay tribute to the victims of the attacks.
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