Zverev and Shelton Set for 2026 U.S. Open Men's Final

The 2026 U.S. Open men's final will feature Alexander Zverev of Germany, the top seed, against American Ben Shelton on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.

Zverev aims for his second grand slam title of the year after winning the French Open, while Shelton seeks to become the first American male grand slam champion since Andy Roddick's 2003 U.S. Open victory. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET, with Zverev listed as the -152 favorite and Shelton at +126.

Tennis expert Jose Onorato has analyzed the match and suggests Zverev has a significant advantage due to his experience in high-stakes finals. He notes that in their previous encounter at the 2025 ATP Finals, Zverev dominated key points, indicating a favorable matchup for the German player.