Alexander Zverev, the top seed, meets unseeded Karen Khachanov in the opening men's singles semi-final at the 2026 US Open, with coverage under way ahead of the 8pm BST start at Flushing Meadows.
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Key facts
- Alexander Zverev faces Karen Khachanov in the first men's singles semi-final at the 2026 US Open.
- The match is scheduled for 8pm BST, 3pm EST.
- Zverev is the top seed while Khachanov is unseeded.
- Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the women's doubles title, beating Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger 5-7 6-0 6-2.
Top seed Alexander Zverev is set to face unseeded Karen Khachanov in the first men’s singles semi-final at the 2026 US Open, according to Sky Sports. The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm BST, or 3pm EST, at Flushing Meadows in New York.
The Guardian’s live coverage confirmed the buildup was under way ahead of the semi-final, with updates promised from the first men’s match of the day.
The contrast in status between the two players is notable, with Zverev entering as the tournament’s top seed and Khachanov reaching the last four as an unseeded player, according to Sky Sports.
Ahead of the men’s singles action, the women’s doubles title was decided at Flushing Meadows. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend were crowned champions after coming from behind to beat Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger 5-7 6-0 6-2 in the final on Arthur Ashe, the Guardian reported.
The No 1 seeds completed a sweep of the grand slams with the victory, having previously won Wimbledon in 2024, the Australian Open in 2025 and the French Open earlier in 2026, according to the Guardian.
Sky Sports noted that Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe were also among the players in action at the tournament as the US Open reached its concluding stages.
Why it matters
The US Open men's semi-finals determine who reaches one of tennis's biggest finals, and a matchup between the top seed and an unseeded player highlights the unpredictability of grand slam competition. For fans, it marks a key stage in the season's final major.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Zverev v Khachanov semi-final start?
The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm BST, which is 3pm EST, according to the sources.
Who won the US Open 2026 women's doubles title?
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the women's doubles title, beating Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger 5-7 6-0 6-2 in the final on Arthur Ashe.
What is the seeding of the two semi-finalists?
Alexander Zverev is the top seed, while Karen Khachanov is unseeded, according to Sky Sports.
Timeline
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Sky Sports News:
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The Guardian Sport: Updates from first men’s semi-final at 8pm BST, 3pm EST Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail Billy Before we get into the buildup for the men’s singles, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend have just been crowned women’s doubles champions at Flushing Meadows aft