Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev has advanced to his third consecutive Grand Slam final, defeating Karen Khachanov at the US Open. The German top seed, who previously won the French Open and reached the Wimbledon final, is now considered the favorite to secure his second major title of the year.
Why it matters
This achievement solidifies Alexander Zverev's position as a dominant force in men's tennis, especially with other top players sidelined by injuries, and marks a significant moment in his career as he bids for multiple Grand Slam titles in a single year.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alexander Zverev is into his second US Open final
Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
The top seed put in a commanding performance to beat the Russian 6-3 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (8-6).
Germany's Zverev is the favourite in New York after ending his long wait for a Grand Slam title with his French Open triumph in June.
He reached the Wimbledon final in July, losing in four sets to world number one Jannik Sinner.
The 29-year-old will play either eighth seed Ben Shelton or 11th seed Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's showpiece, with the two Americans set to meet in Friday's night session.
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