​Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesUS Open news: Alexander Zverev takes down Karen Khachanov to reach Slam final appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.It was only last year when fans were wondering if Alexander Zverev would ever win the big one. Following another loss in a Grand Slam final, the 6-foot-6 German started to lose momentum once again and ended the major season with early exits at Wimbledon and the US Open. Fast forward to present day, and he is about to contend for his second Slam and compete in his third consecutive major final. He may not be the story everyone wants to talk about in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, but 2026 belongs to Zverev, at least as far as men’s tennis is concerned.The 29-year-old defeated Karen Khachanov (6-3, 7-6, 7-6) in the US Open semifinals on Friday. Although he only needed three sets to dispatch of his opponent, the No. 1 seed was forced to grind out two tiebreakers, both of which went the distance (9-7 and 8-6). Zverev continues to remind people that he is one of the most skilled tall players to ever take the tennis court, displaying both incredible power and rock-steady defense as a returner.ALEXANDER ZVEREV IS GOING TO THE US OPEN FINAL 🔥😤Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Zverev defeats Karen Khachanov in straight sets to advance to his third consecutive Grand Slam final ⭐️(via @usopen) pic.twitter.com/GNLu87stlW— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 11, 2026After contesting two marathon matches to begin the tournament, it seemed implausible for Zverev to make another deep run. He quickly found his form in the third round, however, and has not dropped a set since.Yes, a favorable draw and injuries to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have definitely proven beneficial for him, but the reigning French Open champion and US Open favorite has still vanquished his Grand Slam demons. And as avid fans know, sometimes the greatest enemy of Alexander Zverev is Alexander Zverev. He has faced significant pressure throughout the season, and on Sunday, this future Hall of Famer will confront 23 years’ worth of American male frustration and anguish.Either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe will vie for the biggest win of their respective careers and strive to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick captured the 2003 US Open title. That is already plenty to wrestle with inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, and an in-form Zverev will turn up the heat even more.In a final that will be defined by American dreams, do not overlook the man who has endured heartbreak on the major stage several times before. He knows what it is like to fall short of the summit, and now he also knows what it is like to survive and finish the climb. That is a dangerous combination.Related: Katerina Siniakova makes women’s doubles history at US Open with Career Grand Slam featRelated: Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe, who does John McEnroe pick in U.S. Open