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Trinity Rodman will miss Ben Shelton’s US Open final after a scheduling clash with an NWSL game, highlighting the couple’s balancing act between two high‑profile seasons. Shelton still has a shot at the title, potentially becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003, as he faces Alexander Zverev in the final.
German star Alexander Zverev outlasted American Ben Shelton in four sets to win the U.S. Open title, 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2, claiming his second major and the Tiffany & Co. trophy plus $5.5 million. Shelton, in his first Grand Slam final at 23, pushed the match to a second-set tiebreak and fought back in the third before Zverev closed it out in the fourth, ending more than two decades of American title drought at Flushing Meadows.
Alexander Zverev took the opening set 6-3 in the US Open 2026 final, and the match is ongoing with the second set at 6-5 in Zverev’s favor as Shelton serves next. The live updates show a tight battle with Zverev’s accurate serves and aces countered by Shelton’s power and persistence, as Shelton chases the first American men’s US Open title since 2003 and Zverev eyes his first New York crown.
Alexander Zverev won the opening set 6-3 against Ben Shelton in the US Open final, and the match is level at 5-5 in the second set as live updates continue (with BBC Radio 5 Live providing commentary for UK listeners).
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(8) to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, and will face the winner of Friday’s Ben Shelton–Frances Tiafoe semifinal for a shot at the title in New York.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in a high-stakes US Open semifinal after two grueling five-set battles; Shelton seeks the youngest American finalist here since 2003 and the first Black American man in the US Open final since Arthur Ashe, while Tiafoe aims to derail that breakthrough. The night includes a 9/11 ceremony and a slate of American junior finals, with start time potentially delayed from the scheduled 7pm local time.
In the US Open 2026 men’s semifinals, Ben Shelton is forecast to defeat Frances Tiafoe, and Alexander Zverev is favored to beat Karen Khachanov in four sets, guaranteeing an American finalist (Shelton) who would then face Zverev in the final.
US Open 2026 semifinals see Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev battle fatigue after a string of late-night finishes (Shelton’s 3:34am win over Alcaraz and Zverev’s 1am starts), prompting questions about fairness and calls for changes such as earlier night sessions or shorter match formats as they prepare for Friday’s matches against Frances Tiafoe and Karen Khachanov.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2) will meet No. 8 seed Ben Shelton in Tuesday’s US Open men’s singles quarterfinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Shelton aiming to become the first American to beat the Spaniard at a Grand Slam. Shelton fended off Tsitsipas in Round 4 and then practiced to sharpen his game, while Alcaraz skipped Monday practice to rest after beating Tommy Paul. Shelton trails 0-3 in prior meetings but did take a set against Alcaraz at Roland Garros 2025; the winner advances to a semifinal against Frances Tiafoe or Alex Michelsen.
A dry ice explosion at The Red Lotus in Shelton disrupted Saturday night service; fortunately no one was hurt. The restaurant apologized on Facebook, continued serving customers, and handed out gift certificates to those affected while offering a free meal on a future visit. Owner Larry Wang emphasized the business’s commitment to community and customer care after more than a decade in operation.