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Ben Shelton has created history as he advanced to the men’s singles final at the 2026 US Open. The player became the first Black American man to reach the championship match at Flushing Meadows since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
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The eighth-seeded Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in Friday night’s semi-final on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The all-American clash marked a rare high-stakes meeting between two Black players at this stage of a Grand Slam.
US Open final: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton schedule, date, time, live stream and more
The 23-year-old will face World No. 1 Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. A victory would make him the first American man to win a major singles title since Andy Roddick claimed the US Open in 2003, and the first Black American champion at the event since Ashe’s triumph in 1968.
Shelton had earlier knocked out defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic quarter-final that stretched into the early hours, which tells a lot about how he cannot be underestimated. The achievement carries added resonance on a weekend that also marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, with the tournament hosting special tributes.
Shelton now has the chance to end a long drought for American men while adding a landmark chapter to the sport’s history at its biggest home event. It remains to be seen if he claims his first major or the German star adds his second. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, here is where ans when to watch the US Open final.
US Open final: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton schedule, date, time and more
The US Open final between Zverev and Shelton is all set to be played on Sunday, September 13 at 11:30 PM IST at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
US Open final: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton live stream and telecast details: How to watch?
The US Open 2026 men’s singles final between Zverev and Shelton will be live telecast on Star Sports Network. Fans can also catch the action live on JioHotstar in India.
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