Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton in the US Open tennis final
Quick Look
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will face each other in the US Open final after winning their respective semifinals: Zverev beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, while Shelton overcame Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on the Italian night.
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Why It Matters
The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the tournament's main venue, located in New York.
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are the two finalists of the US Open tennis.
The German world number 2 beat Russian Karen Khachanov, number 50, in the semi-final with a score of 6-3, 7-6, 7-6, on an Arthur Ashe Stadium where the only writing on the pitch is "9/11/01" in memory of the attack on the Twin Towers 25 years ago.
Shelton won the US derby on the Italian night by beating Frances Tiafoe in the semifinal with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.
Open Questions
- Who will win the final between Zverev and Shelton?
- What impact will the victory have on the world rankings?
