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Shelton or Zverev, who will conquer the title?

Analysis of the 2026 US Open Final: Ben Shelton vs Alexander Zverev with Glory at Stake

New York will crown a new Grand Slam champion or elevate the German's status to new heights: we analyze all the intricacies of a final that may be unexpected, but has historical significance.

Shelton's father reveals the advice Nadal gave them before the US Open. Source: Getty Images.

Shelton's father reveals the advice Nadal gave them before the US Open

Bryan Shelton has surprised by revealing the help that the manacorí provided and that they used as a lesson to reach the final in New York.

Shelton sends a warning to Zverev ahead of the US Open final. Source: Getty Images.

Shelton sends a warning to Zverev before the US Open final

The American tennis player wants to make history in New York and, in the process, defeat the German tennis player for the first time in his career.

Tiafoe: "I want to be at the ATP Finals." Source: Getty Images.

Tiafoe: "I want to win a Grand Slam someday"

The American tennis player was ambitious despite the defeat against Shelton in the semifinals of the US Open.

Ben Shelton wins the American duel and will compete at the US Open for his first Grand Slam. Source: Getty

History asks about Shelton

Ben wins the American duel and will be Alexander Zverev's opponent next Sunday. It’s the first Grand Slam final for the 23-year-old tennis player, who will fight to break a curse that has lasted since 2003.

In brief
Xinran Sun establishes herself as the emerging tennis star of the world at just 16 years old

Xinran Sun establishes herself as the emerging tennis star of the world at just 16 years old

Zverev challenges the dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner: "Not many of you believed in it." Source: Getty

Zverev challenges the dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner: “Not many of you believed in this”

Alexander Zverev walked into his last press conference with his chest puffed out. It was time to celebrate another Grand Slam final, but also to send a message to those who doubted him.

Karen Khachanov's feelings after losing to Zverev at the US Open 2026. Photo: Getty Images

Khachanov lashes out at Zverev: "What he does bothers many of us tennis players"

The Russian revealed his feelings after falling in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open against Alexander Zverev.

A number 1 performance. Source: Getty Images.

A number 1 performance

Zverev defeats Khachanov in style and reaches the final of the US Open, his third Grand Slam final in a historic 2026 for him.

Sabalenka's team "is glad" to lose the number 1: "It's extra fuel." Source: Getty Images.

Sabalenka's team "is glad" to lose the number 1: "It's extra fuel"

Anton Dubrov, Jason Stacy, and Max Mirnyi have spoken before the US Open final between their pupil and Elena Rybakina, approaching it with special motivation after she took their WTA throne.

Roddick reveals the key to Gauff's defeat at the US Open. Source: Getty Images.

Roddick reveals the key to Gauff's defeat at the US Open

The former world number 1 believes that the American's forehand failed at the worst possible moment.

Aryna Sabalenka, final analysis against Rybakina at US Open 2026. Photo: Getty Images

The keys to the 2026 US Open women's final: Sabalenka or Rybakina?

We analyze the factors that could influence the outcome of the US Open 2026 final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.

Roberto Bautista talks about Djokovic and his retirement. Photo: gettyimages

Bautista talks about Djokovic: "He looks a bit vulnerable physically, and that affects his tennis"

The Spaniard spoke with Radio Nacional de España about his time after retiring from professional tennis and analyzed the current moment of Novak Djokovic.

Toni Nadal proposes a radical change in tennis.

Toni Nadal and his big change for tennis: "I would reduce the size of the rackets"

The Balearic player provided an interesting comparison between Tsitsipas and Zverev and the generation against which his nephew competed... and insisted on his quest for constant changes in this sport.

 

McEnroe, delighted with Alcaraz's return: "It's fantastic to have him back." Photo: Getty Images

McEnroe, thrilled with Alcaraz's return: "It's fantastic to have him back"

The former tennis player praises the way the Spaniard returned at the US Open after four and a half months out and hopes that he "doesn't feel the aftereffects and continues without problems."

Gauff acknowledges Rybakina's superiority: “She managed to stay composed better than I did.” Photo: Getty Images

Gauff acknowledges Rybakina's superiority: "She managed to maintain herself better than I did"

The American praised the Kazakh's level, who made it to the US Open final and highlighted her main strength: "You can never see what she is feeling."
 

Rybakina is already thinking about Sabalenka: "I will need all the energy I have." Photo: Getty Images

Rybakina is already thinking about Sabalenka: "I will need all the energy I have"

The new world number one will face the Belarusian in the US Open final after coming back against Gauff.

Rybakina is already a true number 1: she comes back against Gauff to face Sabalenka in the final. Photo: Getty Images

Rybakina is now a true number 1: comes from behind to beat Gauff and face Sabalenka in the final

The Kazakh player triumphed over the American in a very closely contested match that was decided by small details and will play her first final at the US Open, where she will be looking for her third Grand Slam.

Sabalenka shared the keys to her victory in the press conference.

Sabalenka opens up: "I was desperate for a victory like this"

The Belarusian showed her highest level in many months to surpass Pegula and fight for a new Grand Slam... and she let loose her joy and relief shortly after.

Sabalenka advances to a new Grand Slam final.

Sabalenka doesn't understand script changes: triumphant hurricane and into the US Open final

The Belarusian returns to the final in New York after defeating a tenacious but unconvincing Pegula for the third consecutive year: only one match separates her from another Grand Slam.

Roddick's proposal for the US Open that Querrey strongly rejects: "You can't do that." Photo: Getty Images

Roddick's proposal for the US Open that Querrey firmly rejects: "You can't do that"

The two former American tennis players shared their different viewpoints on how to address the issue of the US Open and its matches that end in the early morning, but they could not reach an agreement.

 

Fritz, ready for battle with the balls: "We need to train with the same ones we compete with." Photo: Getty Images

Fritz ready for battle with balls: "We need to train with the same ones we compete with"

The American criticized the Wilson balls from this US Open that he has been training with after his elimination, stating that they are different from those used in the competition.
 

Analysis of the US Open semifinals: Zverev favored against hungry rivals. Photo: Getty Images

Analysis of the US Open semifinals: Zverev favored against opponents hungry for victory

We delve into the key aspects regarding the two matches that will determine the finalists of the US Open: Zverev - Khachanov and Shelton - Tiafoe.
 

Aryna Sabalenka's coach assesses the evolution of her game at the 2026 US Open.

"Sabalenka is no longer just power; we have given her more tools"

Anton Dubrov has been training Aryna Sabalenka since the 2020 season. Few know her better than he does, and none are more aware of the tennis evolution she has undergone over time.

Pegula's secret weapon to challenge Sabalenka: "She has worked really hard on it." Source: Getty

Pegula's secret weapon to challenge Sabalenka: "She has worked tremendously on it"

Mark Knowles, coach of the American player, provides an analysis of what the match against Sabalenka will be like early this morning. What does his player need to do to defeat the top favorite?

Gilbert provides the key for Djokovic's resurgence. Source: Getty Images.

Gilbert provides the key for Djokovic's resurgence

The renowned coach believes that Djokovic should play more tournaments throughout the year to improve his fitness and arrive better prepared for the major events.

Henin on Djokovic: "Can you really enjoy the game without being able to compete at the highest level?" Photo: Gettyimages

Henin, on Djokovic: "Can you enjoy the game without being able to compete at the highest level?"

The former number one expressed regret over the situation Djokovic experienced in his debut at the US Open and believes that the Serbian is in a process of “accepting that perhaps the best is already over and that there is also another life in the future.”

Letter to Novak Djokovic. Photo: Getty

Letter to Novak Djokovic

After seeing him cry last night during his last match at the US Open, I needed to get this off my chest.

Consecuencias de derrota de Djokovic en US Open. Foto: gettyimages

These are the consequences of Djokovic's most painful defeat

The Serbian falls to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open and records his worst result in a Grand Slam in two decades.

 

Navone, after achieving his greatest feat: "Djokovic is the GOAT and I beat him at the US Open." Source: ATP

Navone, on cloud nine after her greatest achievement: "Djokovic is the GOAT and I have defeated him at the US Open"

The Argentine did not expect to make the front page on this first day of competition at the US Open, but defeating Novak Djokovic in five sets will make him the main story for the next 24 hours.

Djokovic, after the hardest blow: "I didn't enjoy a single moment." Source: Getty

Djokovic bids farewell to the US Open: "I didn't enjoy a single moment, I even thought about retiring"

Hurt and filled with doubts, that’s how Novak Djokovic left the 2026 US Open after once again falling in the first round of a Grand Slam twenty years later. Are we close to the end?

Djokovic's physique leaves him knocked out from the start in New York. Source: Getty Images.

Djokovic's physique leaves his opponent K.O. right from the start in New York

The Serbian tennis player succumbed in a marathon match against Navone after suffering from physical issues since the first set.

Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut at Wimbledon 2026 against Mariano Navone. Source: Getty

Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut at the 2026 US Open against Mariano Navone

We analyzed everything you need to know to watch live the first match of Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2026, against Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone.

Roddick on Alcaraz's return: "I was worried about his forehand, but...". Source: Getty Images.

Roddick on Alcaraz's comeback: "I was worried about his forehand, but.."

The former world number 1 was pleasantly surprised by the level displayed by the Spaniard at the US Open after his wrist injury.

"Alcaraz was very lucky that he only had to play three sets in his debut." Photo: Getty Images

"Alcaraz was very lucky that he only played three sets in his debut"

Greg Rusedski, former British number one, stated that "the test for Alcaraz at the US Open will be when he is pushed to the maximum in a physical match of four or five sets."
 

Good things are always worth the wait.

Good things come to those who wait

Alcaraz made a grand return at the US Open with a very serious and convincing debut against an innocuous Saifullin.

Carlos Alcaraz, special aura at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

"Alcaraz has a special aura; he will quickly recover his best form"

A former world number 1 and historical tennis legend argues why Carlos Alcaraz could achieve immediate success at the 2026 US Open.

Jaime Faria, possible rival of Alcaraz at the US Open. Photo: Getty Images

Jaime Faria awaits Alcaraz after a massive clash with the US Open crowd

The 23-year-old Portuguese player continues to amaze with his progress and could face Alcaraz in the second round of the 2026 US Open, after a very tense victory over Brooksby.

Schedule for Watching Alcaraz's Debut at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Schedule and where to watch Alcaraz's debut at the 2026 US Open against Safiullin

We reveal everything you need to know to watch live the first match of Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open, against the Russian Roman Safiullin.

Tommy Paul reveals Alcaraz's biggest handicap at the US Open. Source: Getty Images.

Tommy Paul reveals Alcaraz's biggest handicap at the US Open

The American tennis player believes that the Spanish tennis player may have doubts when hitting the ball due to his wrist injury, although he trusts that he will do well in New York.

Can Alcaraz break the US Open curse?

The incredible curse of the US Open that Alcaraz will seek to break this year

The Murcia native returns to New York and has in his hands the chance to break a streak that dates back to 2008. Will he achieve what has eluded names like Djokovic and Nadal?

Agassi: "Alcaraz plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal when he wants." Photo: Getty Images

Agassi: "Alcaraz plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal when he wants"

The American praised the Spanish player's game in the Djokovic documentary and asserts that "the game is improving."
 

Bejlek, the sensation from Cincinnati inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most." Photo: Getty Images

Bejlek, the Cincinnati sensation inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most"

The Czech player, after defeating Sabalenka, came back against Keys to reach her first semifinals of a WTA 1000.
 

Djokovic chooses the best match of his career and his toughest opponent. Source: Getty Images.

Djokovic chooses the best match of his career and his toughest rival

The Serbian tennis player underwent a rapid test where he surprised everyone with his answers about the most important moments of his career.

Best Tennis Season in History, the Year 2009. Photo: Getty Images

Why was 2009 the best year in tennis history?

We review in detail the historic moments experienced in the ATP season of 2009, which is considered by many to be the greatest year of tennis of all time.

Taylor Fritz talks about his knee pain. Photo: Getty Images

Fritz compares himself to Nadal for his knee problems and attitude towards pain

The American acknowledged in Cincinnati that he continues to play with knee pain, drawing parallels between his attitude towards adversity and Nadal's, and criticized the ATP calendar.

Ivanisevic: "Djokovic is the best tennis player, but I would trust Nadal with a match if my life depended on it." Photo: Gettyimages

Ivanisevic: "Djokovic is the best tennis player, but I would trust Nadal with a match if my life depended on it"

The Croatian praises the Spaniard and also Federer, but assures that the Serbian is “the most complete and plays the best tennis.”
 

The German repeated for the second consecutive summer at the former tennis player's academy and assures, "Toni spends a lot of time with us on the court, and Rafa also came a couple of times." Photo: Getty Images

Zverev delighted at Nadal's academy: "It's always very interesting to hear Rafa's opinion on my game"

The German repeated for the second consecutive summer at the former tennis player's academy and claims that “Toni spends a lot of time with us on the court and Rafa also came a couple of times.”
 

Carlos Alcaraz, ATP End-of-Season Calendar. Photo: Getty Images.

Alcaraz's calendar until the end of 2026: What will be his major challenges?

Spanish football has two months of competition ahead, filled with important matches and very exciting goals.

Aryna Sabalenka, key points and predictions for the US Open women's semifinals. Photo: Getty Images

The keys to the women's semifinals of the 2026 US Open: Sabalenka and Rybakina, favorites?

We delve deeply into what to expect from the two women's semifinal matches of the US Open 2026, where Pegula and Gauff will look to surprise Sabalenka and Rybakina.

Karen Khachanov, game plan with Zverev at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Khachanov reveals what his game plan will be to try to beat Zverev at the US Open

The Russian approaches this US Open 2026 with great enthusiasm for what will be his third Grand Slam semifinal, where he will face Alexander Zverev.

Alexander Zverev speaks after reaching the semifinals of the US Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Zverev does not trust Khachanov or himself: "Confidence can disappear very quickly"

The German spoke about his semifinal rival at the 2026 US Open after comfortably defeating Van de Zandschulp and described what he feels being close to the title.

Gauff rises to greatness in New York: “I am no longer afraid of disappointing the audience.” Source: Getty

Gauff shines in New York: "I am no longer afraid of disappointing the audience"

After another great comeback on the Arthur Ashe court, the words of the American reveal a competitor who is close to her peak performance. She is just two steps away from her second US Open.

Andreeva, after losing to Gauff: "Maybe I should have taken more risks." Source: Getty

Andreeva leaves the US Open empty-handed: "I don't know what I can take from this tournament"

The Russian said goodbye to the US Open in a press conference where she reflected on her performance, reviewed the two match points, and confessed what she could have done better to defeat Gauff.

A comeback that could win a title.

A comeback that could mean a title

Coco Gauff saves two match points against Mirra Andreeva and advances to the semifinals of the US Open after a thrilling battle.

Rybakina, new No. 1 in the world: "It's incredible, but now I only think about the next match." Source: Getty

Rybakina speaks as No. 1: "It has been very stressful, but I managed to find my way"

After doing the work on the court, Elena Rybakina met with the media to express her emotions after securing her rise to number one in the world.

The WTA has a new queen. Source: Getty Images.

The WTA has a new queen

Elena Rybakina has defeated Qinwen Zheng at the US Open to reach the semifinals, allowing her to take the number 1 spot in the world from Aryna Sabalenka

Fear grows with the WTA: on the brink of bankruptcy. Source: Getty Images.

Fear grows with the WTA: on the brink of bankruptcy

In 2026, the organization estimates a loss of 23 million dollars, placing them in a critical situation as they head into next year.

Carlos Alcaraz, honored after falling in the 2026 US Open. Photo: Getty Images

Alcaraz honors tennis in victory and defeat

The attitude of the Spaniard in his defeat against Shelton at the US Open 2026 reflects a maturity and sportsmanship only attainable by great figures whose legacy is eternal and goes beyond mere results.

Ben Shelton speaks after defeating Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Shelton on Alcaraz: "He's an incredible legend; it means a lot to have won"

The American was ecstatic after defeating Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open, in a match that could be a turning point in his career. 

Alcaraz speaks after losing to Shelton. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz, after losing to Shelton: "I'm leaving happy, I missed this"

The Spaniard appeared very optimistic after his defeat against Shelton at the 2026 US Open, reflecting on a positive balance and already setting ambitious goals for the rest of the year.

Shelton takes down Alcaraz and emerges as the favorite in New York. Source: Getty

Shelton ousts Alcaraz in five sets and becomes the favorite in New York

Splendid match from both players, offering a sublime spectacle that ended well past three in the morning. Shelton took it, now meeting Tiafoe and ensuring an American in the grand final of the US Open.
 

Jessica Pegula, motivated for the match against Sabalenka. Photo: Getty Images.

Pegula: "I’m very motivated to face Sabalenka here"

The American is thinking about her semifinal match with Aryna Sabalenka after overcoming a tough battle against Navarro in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open.

Tiafoe labels his epic victory over Michelsen: "It has been a Braveheart-type win." Source: Getty

Tiafoe labels his epic victory over Michelsen: "It has been a Braveheart-type victory"

The morning of Wednesday gifted us one of those matches that give meaning to the Grand Slams. Frances Tiafoe, its protagonist, analyzed the keys to an impossible comeback against Michelsen.

Noskova laments her defeat to Sabalenka: "I could have done many things differently." Photo: Getty Images

Noskova laments her defeat to Sabalenka: "I could have done many things differently"

The Czech player, who had a break advantage in the third set, succumbed to the Belarusian in the quarterfinals of the US Open.
 

Sabalenka: "I would be more than happy to lose the number one ranking, but to win the US Open." Photo: Getty Images

Sabalenka: "I would be more than happy to lose the number one spot, but win the US Open"

The Belarusian struggled to defeat the combative Noskova, even being a break down in the third set, but assured that this match "gives me a boost of energy and motivation."