US Open 2026: Men's semifinals set ft Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton; who are fighting for final?

The US Open 2026 is moving towards the end, with semifinals set. The Last Grand Slam of the year features some high-profile names as the four players reach the last four following hard-fought victories over some superstars. With the quarterfinals done, the next round has set up two compelling contests at the 2026 tournament in New York.

Top seed Alexander Zverev is the last one to confirm his spot at the last four, and the German star will take on Karen Khachanov in one half of the draw, while American pair Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in an all-US semi-final.

US Open 2026: Men's semifinals set ft Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton and more; who are fighting for final spots?

The announcement guarantees at least one American finalist, the latest boost for home hopes during the final weekend of the Grand Slam. Tiafoe and the powerful Shelton have both enjoyed strong runs to reach this stage.

The matches form the centrepiece of Saturday’s schedule as the 2026 US Open moves into its decisive phase, with the final due on Sunday. Ahead of the mouth-watering clashes, here is a look at the full schedule below:

Saturday, September 12

• Francis Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton (12:30 AM IST)
• Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov (12:30 AM IST)

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