Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open final
Summary
Alexander Zverev won his men’s semi-final match at the US Open against Karen Khachanov in straight sets. Zverev will now play in the US Open final, making it his third grand slam final in a row.Key Facts
- Zverev defeated Khachanov with scores of 6-3, 7-6, 7-6.
- The match lasted about 107 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Khachanov fought hard, especially in the tie-breaks, but Zverev stayed composed and won.
- Zverev has reached three grand slam finals in a row for the first time.
- He previously won the French Open (Roland Garros) and reached the Wimbledon final this year.
- Zverev will compete in his sixth grand slam final overall.
- Khachanov has a strong tennis history, including an Olympic silver medal and a top 10 world ranking.
- Zverev’s path to the final did not involve playing top 10 ranked players.
- Zverev has a strong head-to-head record against possible final opponents Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
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