Alexander Zverev to meet Ben Shelton in US Open men's final

American teenager Ben Shelton will meet Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open, offering the United States its best chance in 23 years to claim a Grand Slam title in the men’s draw. The matchup pits the 24‑year‑old newcomer, who has surged through the tournament with a series of upset victories, against the seasoned former world No. 2, who is seeking his first U.S. Open crown after reaching three major finals in recent seasons.

Sutton’s run to the final includes wins over top‑seeded opponents and a decisive victory in the semifinals, marking his first appearance in a Grand Slam final since turning professional in 2022. Zverev, a two‑time Grand Slam finalist and Olympic gold medalist, arrives in New York having defeated several higher‑ranked players en route to the title match. The final, scheduled for Sunday at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, will determine whether an American man can break the longest title drought since Andy Roddick’s 2003 triumph, while also adding a potential first Grand Slam trophy to Zverev’s résumé.