Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton US Open 2026 Final: Date, Time, Prize Money, Where To Watch In India
Alexander Zverev will take on Ben Shelton in the men’s singles final of the 2026 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday, September 13. The clash pits the top-seeded German against the eighth-seeded American, with both players chasing a historic Grand Slam triumph. The final is scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM IST in India. Zverev enters the final as the more experienced player and is…
The 2026 US Open men's singles final will take place on Sunday, September 13, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The clash will feature top-seeded Alexander Zverev, the German champion, against eighth-seeded Ben Shelton, the American. Both players are chasing historic Grand Slam titles, with Zverev aiming for his second of the season and Shelton seeking his first.
The match is set to start at 11:30 PM IST on Indian soil. Zverev enters the final as the more experienced competitor, having won his last five meetings with Shelton, including a victory at the ATP Finals. Shelton, on the other hand, is playing his maiden Grand Slam final after a remarkable run, reaching the semifinals by defeating Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe.
The financial stakes are high, with the 2026 US Open boasting a record total prize pool of $108 million. The men's singles champion will take home $5.5 million, while the runner-up will earn $2.8 million. Indian viewers can catch the action live on Star Sports, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
The US Open final promises an exciting showdown between experience and ambition. Zverev seeks to extend his dominance over the American, while Shelton aims to produce another upset and finally break the 23-year wait for an American men's Grand Slam singles champion.
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