The American is chasing a Grand Slam title on home soil as the 2026 US Open reaches its final match in New York
The US Open reaches its final chapter Sunday in New York with an American playing for the men’s singles championship. Ben Shelton faces Germany’s Alexander Zverev at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the men’s final of the 2026 US Open.
Shelton, the No. 8 seed, has the opportunity to win one of tennis’ biggest titles in front of his home crowd. Across the net is the tournament’s top seed. Zverev enters the match looking for another major title after reaching the final following two weeks of competition in New York.
An American in the final
Shelton’s run has brought additional attention to the tournament in the United States. The Florida-born player has become one of the most recognizable faces of the new generation of American men’s tennis, combining a powerful serve with an aggressive style of play.
Sunday’s final gives the home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium an American player to support in the final match of the tournament.
The women’s championship was decided Saturday, when Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to capture her first US Open title. The men’s final closes the 2026 tournament Sunday in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Source: US Open, Reuters
