Same height, similar age, different paths: Zverev & Khachanov eye US Open final
Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov are set to face off in the US Open semi-finals, with Zverev seeking his first major title after recent successes and Khachanov aiming for his first Slam final. The match highlights the contrasting paths of two players who have long been considered top-tier contenders.
Why it matters
The US Open is a premier global sporting event, and this match represents a significant milestone for both athletes in their professional careers.
NEW YORK CITY: They are the same height, almost the same age, and go back a long way, both have spent years knocking on the door of Grand Slam success. Standing at 6 ft 6’, there’s little to separate Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov physically when they meet in the US Open semi-finals on Friday. But the German arrives as the top seed, Olympic gold medallist and now a major champion, while Khachanov, the world No. 50, is chasing a first Slam final.Zverev, 29, has already been here before. He reached the US Open final in 2020 and came within two points of the title before Dominic Thiem turned the match around in a five-set battle.
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