German Star Zverev Beats Russian Challenger to Advance to US Open Championship Match

German powerhouse Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open men’s singles final after defeating Russia’s Karen Khachanov in a tightly contested match that lasted 2 hours 57 minutes. Zverev’s serve proved a reliable foundation, allowing him to control the early exchanges and claim the opening set 6‑3. Khachanov answered with a more aggressive approach in the second set, taking a 5‑4 lead before Zverev forced a tiebreak, emerging victorious 7‑6(7).

The final set hinged on a handful of critical points. Zverev held a slim advantage at 5‑4 and later at 6‑5, but Khachanov matched each push, leading to a second tiebreak. Zverev’s experience in Grand Slam pressure situations shone through as he captured the breaker 7‑6(6). The German now prepares for his sixth Grand Slam final, having previously reached the US Open final in 2020 and the Australian Open final earlier this year.