The 2026 US Open men's singles final is set for today, September 13, with No. 8 seed Ben Shelton challenging No. 1 Alexander Zverev at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.
For Shelton, this final marks a significant moment. At 23 years old, he is the first Black American man to reach the US Open men's final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. A victory today would make him the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 23 years. He is also aiming to be the first Black man to win the U.S. Open men's title since 1968.
Shelton has had a notable tournament, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas and reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz. His quarterfinal victory over Alcaraz concluded in the early morning hours of September 9.
Zverev, the tournament's top seed, is seeking his second Grand Slam title. He won his maiden major earlier this year at the French Open and is making his second appearance in the US Open final. He advanced to this stage by defeating unseeded Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the semifinals.
This will be the sixth career meeting between Shelton and Zverev. While Shelton has an 0-5 record against Zverev in their previous matches, none of those encounters were in a Grand Slam major. Zverev has won all five of their past meetings.
Fans looking to watch the match can tune into ABC. For those without cable, the championship can be streamed for free via a five-day trial offered by DIRECTV, which includes ABC as part of its channel lineup. The Choice plan from DIRECTV offers over 125 channels. Additionally, viewers can explore DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack, which also includes a five-day free trial and offers savings on the first six months.