The US Open final got under way on Sunday as top-seeded Alexander Zverev faced American contender Ben Shelton in the men`s singles championship match, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported. The final encounter scheduled at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York, marked the concluding Grand Slam fixture of the season. Spectators assembled on the main show court to watch the high-stakes clash between the German favorite and the rising American star.
Top seed Alexander Zverev entered the title match after eliminating Karen Khachanov in straight sets during Friday`s semifinal. Having secured the French Open title earlier in the year, the German aimed to capture his second career major crown. Ben Shelton, seeded eighth, reached his maiden major final by defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe across four intense sets, having previously knocked out defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
Significant sporting milestones accompany the championship match.
A victory for the 23-year-old Shelton would conclude a 23-year Grand Slam title drought for American men, dating back to Andy Roddick`s victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Zverev arrived with a dominant five-match winning record against Shelton in head-to-head competition, bringing significant experience into his third consecutive major final appearance of the year.
Ummah Kantho confirmed that both competitors concluded their warm-ups on the primary court as the match officially commenced before a capacity crowd in New York.
