US Open 2026: Zverev, Townsend and Rybakina secure final berths
Zverev Reaches Third Major Final
Top seed Alexander Zverev secured his place in the US Open final with a straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov, extending an impressive run that has seen the German reach three Grand Slam finals during the 2026 season. Zverev's composed performance against the Russian opponent underlines his status as the tournament favourite and sets up a showdown for the men's title.
Townsend Triumphs in Singles; Doubles Glory Across Categories
Taylor Townsend captured her first US Open singles title, completing a full-circle moment in her career. Her success was complemented by victories across the doubles draw, with Townsend and Siniakova claiming the women's doubles crown and furthering their Grand Slam partnership legacy.
Tournament Draws Record Viewership
The 2026 US Open has attracted significant television audiences, partly boosted by involvement from the Williams sisters, marking the largest viewership figures since 2022. The tournament also paid tribute to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, while wheelchair champions Hewett and Reid captured their sixth doubles title at Flushing Meadows.
Today's tennis headlines
- US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live — theguardian.com
- ‘This is my moment’: Taylor Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph — theguardian.com
- US Open pays tribute on 25th anniversary of 9/11 — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- 1-seed Zverev reaches 3rd major final of 2026 at US Open — espn.com
- Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles, complete career GS as pair — espn.com
- Del Potro, '09 US Open champ, says Tiafoe, Shelton could end drought — espn.com
- Rybakina ends Gauff's US Open run, sets up title clash with Sabalenka — espn.com
- Helped by Williams sisters, ESPN sees largest US Open viewership since '22 — espn.com
- 👀 Look good, feel good, play good: Inside the US Open's exclusive salon — espn.com
- Hewett and Reid secure sixth US Open doubles title — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Zverev beats Khachanov in straight sets to reach US Open final – as it happened — theguardian.com
- Alexander Zverev holds his nerve against Karen Khachanov to reach US Open final — theguardian.com