Zverev is in the US Open final and is chasing his second Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev stormed into the final at the US Open and thus has the chance of his second Grand Slam triumph. The French Open winner defeated Russian outsider Karen Khachanov 6:3, 7:6 (9:7), 7:6 (8:6) in the semifinals. He can now become the first German since Boris Becker in 1989 to win the New York men's singles title.

»Sometimes things go your way. I've been so close so many times. Maybe God said, this year will be your year, just have fun on the court," said Zverev about his season with the third Grand Slam final.

The winner of the US duel between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe is now waiting for the Hamburger in the final on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympic champion has a very good track record against both, but he will also have to play against the US fans. For the first time in the tournament, Zverev was not challenged after dark, but in the afternoon. For Zverev, the switch to an early rhythm can also be an advantage, as the final also starts at 2 p.m. local time (8 p.m. CEST).

Fourth match in a row without losing a set

The semi-finals were initially dedicated to commemorating 9/11. The date was stamped on the hardcourt at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with spectators crying during the national anthem. Then the court in New York belonged to the players who had known each other since they were juniors. Khachanov, who started the tournament as number 50 in the world, is a “hard worker,” said Zverev. However, the Hamburger remained without losing a set for the fourth match in a row, even though the former top 20 player Chatschanow was on par at times and both showed some rousing rallies in the second round.