The victory marks a significant turnaround for the German, who endured a grueling start to his campaign in New York. After being pushed to five sets in each of his opening two matches—spending over four and a half hours on court in both contests—Zverev has regained his rhythm. He has now won his last three matches in straight sets, spending less than two and a half hours on court in each, as he eyes his second major title of the year following his success at Roland Garros.
Zverev and Khachanov Set for Semifinal Showdown
Zverev’s path to the final will require him to overcome
For Khachanov, the result marks his third career appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal, having previously reached this stage at the 2022 U.S. Open and the 2023 Australian Open. Despite a challenging season that saw him enter the tournament unseeded for the first time since 2018, the Russian has found his form in New York. Reflecting on the match, Khachanov acknowledged the strange nature of the victory, noting that while he felt he was dominating play, it was clear his opponent was suffering physically.
Zverev, who holds a 23-2 record in Grand Slam matches this season, remains focused on the challenge ahead. Having reached the final in 2020 only to fall in a five-set thriller, the German is eager to capitalize on his current momentum. Khachanov, meanwhile, is aiming to reach his first-ever major final. The winner of their clash will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in the championship match, with the two Americans set to contest the other semifinal on Friday.
