Quick Answer: The US Open 2026 men’s singles semifinals feature top seed and French Open champion Alexander Zverev against Karen Khachanov, and Ben Shelton against Frances Tiafoe, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Khachanov advanced when Alexander Blockx retired injured in the quarterfinal, while Zverev beat Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the final four.
What Happened?
Alexander Zverev, the tournament’s top seed, reached his fifth career US Open quarterfinal and advanced to the semifinals after defeating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. His semifinal opponent, Karen Khachanov, reached the final four for the first time since 2022 when Belgium’s Alexander Blockx retired due to injury while trailing in their quarterfinal.
Why Is This Trending?
Zverev’s run has drawn heavy search interest throughout the tournament after he survived two grueling five-set matches earlier in the event, spending nearly 10 hours on court in his first two matches alone, the most time a top seed has needed to reach the third round of a major since 1999.
Key Details
- Semifinal 1: Alexander Zverev (No. 1 seed) vs. Karen Khachanov.
- Semifinal 2: Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe.
- Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York.
- Zverev is the reigning French Open champion, chasing a second career Grand Slam title.
- Khachanov is a former world No. 8 competing in his first Slam semifinal since the 2022 Australian Open.
What This Means for Fans
The winners of both semifinals advance to the US Open final, with Zverev seeking to add a hard-court major to his French Open title and Khachanov looking to reach his first Grand Slam final.
What We Know So Far
Confirmed: the semifinal matchups and each player’s path to the final four. Not available at publication: the semifinal results, since the matches had not concluded through official sources at the time of writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alexander Zverev playing in the semifinals?
Karen Khachanov, who advanced via a retirement from Belgium’s Alexander Blockx in the quarterfinals.
What is the other men’s semifinal?
Ben Shelton faces Frances Tiafoe for a place in the final.
Has Zverev won a Grand Slam before?
Yes, he won the French Open earlier in 2026 and is seeking his second major title.
When was Khachanov’s last Grand Slam semifinal?
His last major semifinal appearance before this one was at the 2023 Australian Open.
Key Takeaways
- Zverev faces Khachanov in one US Open 2026 men’s semifinal.
- Shelton faces Tiafoe in the other semifinal.
- Zverev is the tournament’s top seed and reigning French Open champion.
- Khachanov reached the semis via a quarterfinal retirement from Alexander Blockx.
