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Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton set to contest the 2026 U.S. Open men's final at Arthur Ashe Stadium

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News Brief

The men's championship match of the 2026 U.S. Open will feature top‑seeded Germany's Alexander Zverev against American Ben Shelton. The final is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET in New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zverev, fresh from a French Open title, enters as the betting favorite, while Shelton seeks to become the first U.S. male Grand Slam champion since 2003. Analysts note Zverev’s experience in best‑of‑five finals and his stronger return game as key advantages, though Shelton’s run has drawn significant crowd support. The match also arrives amid broader discussions about the future of five‑set men’s Grand Slam formats.

Key points

  • Zverev is the top seed and French Open champion entering the final.
  • Shelton aims to be the first American male Grand Slam winner since Andy Roddick in 2003.
  • The final will start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
  • Betting odds list Zverev as a -152 favorite, with an over/under of 42.5 total games.
  • Analysts highlight Zverev’s superior experience in five‑set finals and stronger return game against Shelton.
  • The match occurs while tennis officials debate the viability of the best‑of‑five format for future Grand Slams.

What sources agree on

  • The 2026 U.S. Open men's final pits Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton.
  • The match is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Queens, NY.
  • Zverev is the top‑seeded player and recent French Open champion.
  • Shelton is the first American male finalist since 2003.
  • Betting markets list Zverev as a -152 favorite over Shelton’s +126.
  • Both reports note the significance of the five‑set format for the final.

Still unclear

  • The Guardian live update provides limited detail on match odds or expert predictions, leaving the betting analysis from CBS Sports uncorroborated.
  • Specific statistical comparisons between the players (e.g., return points) are only mentioned in the CBS Sports report and not confirmed by the Guardian.
  • The Guardian article references broader discussions about the five‑set format but does not specify any impact on this particular final.
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2 independent reports
  1. 01
    The GuardianEurope
    Original headline

    US Open tennis 2026 men’s final: Alexander Zverev v Ben Shelton – live

    Author
    Ella Brockway
    Published
    2026-09-13 18:01 UTC
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  2. 02
    CBS SportsNorth America
    Original headline

    Alexander Zverev vs. Ben Shelton odds, predictions: 2026 U.S. Open men's final picks by tennis expert

    Author
    Daniel Lewis
    Published
    2026-09-13 14:34 UTC
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