ZVEREV vs SHELTON. Who WINS The US Open Title? | Semifinal Recap + Final Predictions!

US Open 2026 semifinal recap: Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe, Alexander Zverev defeats Karen Khachanov, and now Shelton vs Zverev is set for the US Open final. We break down both semifinals and preview who wins the title in New York. 🇺🇸🎾

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Welcome to our US Open 2026 Semifinal Recap on the We’re Going Five Podcast.

We react to Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe, break down Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov, and preview the massive Ben Shelton vs Alexander Zverev US Open final.

Who has the edge? What decided the semifinals? And who leaves New York as US Open champion?

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:46 THOUGHTS ON SHELTON VS TIAFOE?

00:15:00 THOUGHTS ON ZVEREV VS KHACHANOV?

00:25:47 SHELTON VS ZVEREV PREVIEW

00:34:20 WYG: SHELTON OR ZVEREV?

🇺🇸 SHELTON BEATS TIAFOE

Ben Shelton gets through Frances Tiafoe and reaches the biggest final of his career.

After finally earning his first Top 3 victory earlier in the tournament, Shelton keeps the momentum going inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and survives an all-American US Open semifinal with everything on the line.

How much has Shelton actually improved during this US Open?

Is his serve still the biggest story, or has his return game, movement, shot tolerance and decision-making finally caught up with the enormous weapons everyone already knew he had?

And for Frances Tiafoe, after another deep run in New York, should this US Open feel like major progress or another enormous opportunity missed?

💪 ZVEREV GETS PAST KHACHANOV

Alexander Zverev defeats Karen Khachanov and reaches another Grand Slam final.

Zverev has been one of the most consistent Grand Slam players in men’s tennis throughout 2026, and now he has another opportunity to add to his major collection.

What stood out most against Khachanov?

Was it the first serve?

The backhand?

His baseline patience?

Or simply Zverev looking increasingly comfortable in the biggest matches on the ATP Tour?

🔥 SHELTON VS ZVEREV US OPEN FINAL PREVIEW

Now we get the matchup.

Ben Shelton vs Alexander Zverev for the 2026 US Open title.

Shelton brings one of the biggest serves in tennis, explosive first-strike power, left-handed patterns, Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd support and absolutely no fear.

Zverev brings Grand Slam final experience, elite serving, one of the best two-handed backhands in tennis and the confidence of a player who has consistently reached the business end of majors this season.

The tactical questions are fascinating.

Can Shelton consistently attack Zverev’s forehand?

Can Zverev neutralize Shelton’s lefty serve?

Who wins the backhand exchanges?

Can Shelton keep the rallies short and dictate with his forehand?

Can Zverev turn this into a physical baseline battle?

And if the US Open final becomes a four or five-hour fight, which player do we trust more under pressure?

🎯 WHO YA GOT?

BEN SHELTON OR ALEXANDER ZVEREV?

Does Shelton complete the dream New York run and win his first Grand Slam title?

Or does Zverev’s experience and consistency become too much in the biggest match of the tournament?

👇 DROP YOUR PICK

Shelton or Zverev?

How many sets?

And who will be holding the US Open trophy at Arthur Ashe Stadium?

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