Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov - Preview & Prediction - 2026 US Open Semi Final

<p>Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the SEMIFINAL of the 2026 US Open. The top seed and reigning French Open champion against a big-hitter chasing a first Grand Slam final at 30.</p><p><br></p><p>Alexander Zverev has had the cleanest route of anyone left. The top seed — elevated after World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury — won ROLAND-GARROS this season for his FIRST GRAND SLAM TITLE, becoming the first player other than Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz to win a major since 2024. In New York he has barely been troubled, cruising past Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in the quarterfinals on Arthur Ashe. He was a US Open finalist back in 2020, where he led by two sets before losing to Dominic Thiem. This is his chance to finish the job.</p><p><br></p><p>Karen Khachanov is chasing the final that has always eluded him. This is only his THIRD Grand Slam semifinal — after the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Australian Open, losing both — and his first since. He reached the last four here when Alexander Blockx retired in their quarterfinal at 6-2, 7-5, 3-2. At 30, with one of the heaviest forehands on tour, he is bidding for a maiden major final.</p><p><br></p><p>The head-to-head favours the German: Zverev leads 6-3 across nine meetings, and 5-3 in the eight played on hard courts. But Khachanov&#39;s three wins in the rivalry have ALL come on hard courts, and he beat Zverev en route to the Toronto final in their recent history. He knows how to hurt him.</p><p><br></p><p>With Alcaraz and Djokovic both out, this half has opened completely. Whoever wins here is one match from a major title.</p><p><br></p><p>🎾 IN THIS VIDEO</p><p>- Why this half of the draw blew wide open</p><p>- How Khachanov has beaten Zverev before</p><p>- Whether Zverev&#39;s Roland-Garros breakthrough changes him in New York</p><p>- Prediction, scoreline, and the final that follows</p><p><br></p><p>📊 MATCH INFO</p><p>Tournament: 2026 US Open (Grand Slam)</p><p>Round: Semifinal — Men&#39;s Singles</p><p>Players: Alexander Zverev (GER, 1st seed, French Open champion) vs Karen Khachanov</p><p>Head-to-head: Zverev leads 6-3 (5-3 on hard courts)</p><p>Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 — not before 3:00 PM ET, Arthur Ashe Stadium</p><p>Other semifinal: Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe</p><p>Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Zverev or Khachanov? Predicted scoreline in the comments.</p><p>👍 Like if you want full US Open final coverage</p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for the rest of the 2026 US Open</p><p><br></p><p>- Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout)</p><p>- IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&amp;aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout)</p><p>- Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&amp;utm_source=uppromote&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&amp;utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for &quot;fair use&quot; for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos.</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ Independent tennis analysis and commentary. Predictions are opinion only and not betting advice. Not affiliated with the USTA, the ATP or the US Open.</p><p><br></p><p>#Zverev #Khachanov #USOpen</p>