Alexander Zverev, of Germany, celebrates winning a match against Karen Khachanov, of Russia, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, reacts during a match against Karen Khachanov, of Russia, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Karen Khachanov, of Russia, reacts during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, serves the ball to Karen Khachanov, of Russia, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday in the U.S. Open semifinals.










