{
  "id": 6827695,
  "title": "Alexander Zverev sweeps way into US Open finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/alexander-zverev-sweeps-way-into-us-open-finals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1530934/alexander-zverev-sweeps-way-us-open-finals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev triumphed over Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) to progress to the US Open final, advancing his second appearance in a US Open final after his previous loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020. The German star, who has struggled for success at major tournaments, expressed relief at finally winning a Grand Slam title, attributing his success to a recent surge in form and improved performance. The match was largely devoid of drama, with the two players trading serves and only a few key moments tipping the scales in Zverev's favor. Zverev's win sets up a rematch against either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe, with both American players having won their matches against one another. Zverev, a seven-time Grand Slam semifinalist, will now aim to add the US Open title to his collection from the previous French Open and Wimbledon victories.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: It took Alexander Zverev 40 major tournaments spread over 12 seasons, a crushing loss and a devastating injury before he won his first, long-awaited Grand Slam title at the French Open in June.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alexander Zverev defeats Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6)",
    "German star aims to win second US Open title",
    "Final set against Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:07:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-advances-to-us-open-final-for-zverev-showdown",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:16:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev-6850776",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:20:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev-6860834",
        "published": "2026-09-12T03:24:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}