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Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row

Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row

Summary

Alexander Zverev won his match against Karen Khachanov at the US Open, reaching his third Grand Slam final in a row. He will play either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the final on Sunday.

Key Facts

  • Zverev beat Khachanov with scores 6-3, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (8-6).
  • This is Zverev’s third Grand Slam final in a row and sixth major final overall.
  • He won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this year.
  • Zverev lost the Wimbledon final in July to world number one Jannik Sinner.
  • Injuries to top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have helped Zverev reach all four Grand Slam semi-finals this year.
  • After a slow start, Zverev has not lost a set since the early rounds of the US Open.
  • The US Open final will be Zverev’s second, after a loss in 2020.
  • Zverev will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the final, with the two Americans playing their semifinal on Friday night.
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