The 2026 US Open men’s singles tournament at Flushing Meadows has reached its decisive stage, featuring a semifinal draw shaped by high-profile upsets and fierce baseline battles.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton Set Up All-American Semifinal Clash
The bottom half of the men’s draw delivered historic drama as two American contenders punched their tickets to the semifinals. According to coverage from regional sports outlets, Frances Tiafoe (ranked 11th) outlasted compatriot Alex Michelsen in a grueling five-set encounter, winning 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Tiafoe will now face compatriot Ben Shelton (ranked 8th), who delivered the tournament’s biggest shock by eliminating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz (ranked 2nd). Shelton triumphed over Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7) in a battle lasting nearly five hours.
Wednesday Quarterfinals Complete the Upper Half of the Draw
The remaining quarterfinal matchups in the upper half of the draw take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. According to the tournament schedule, top-seeded German Alexander Zverev faces Dutch player Botic Van de Zandschulp not before 8:30 p.m. local time (Argentina time equivalent). Meanwhile, Russia’s Karen Khachanov squares off against Belgium’s Alexander Blockx (ranked 28th) starting no earlier than 3:00 p.m. Blockx advanced to this round after eliminating Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo (ranked 24th) in the round of 16.
Tournament Broadcast and Viewing Information
Tennis fans following the action from South America can watch every match live. According to broadcast announcements, all fixtures from the 2026 US Open are televised via ESPN 2 and ESPN 4, with streaming options available online through Flow, DGO, Telecentro Play, and the Disney+ Premium digital platform.
What Comes Next at Flushing Meadows
Following Wednesday’s conclusion of the quarterfinal matches, the tournament advances directly to the men’s singles semifinals scheduled for Friday. Winners from the Zverev-Van de Zandschulp and Khachanov-Blockx encounters will face off in the upper-bracket semifinal, while Tiafoe and Shelton collide in the all-American lower-bracket showdown.
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