The New Indian Express ·
It’s going to be a war; I will leave everything on the court: Ben Shelton on facing Zverev in US Open final
NEW YORK: Ben Shelton is one win away from ending a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion at the US Open. Standing between Shelton and history is top seed Alexander Zverev.
Shelton booked his place in the US Open 2026 men’s singles final after overcoming fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinal, having earlier beaten Carlos Alcaraz in one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament. With a maiden Grand Slam title now within reach, Shelton is relishing the opportunity and believes he has nothing left to hold back. The final is set to take place on Sunday night at 11:30 PM IST (estimated), with action live on JioHotstar and Star Sports.
Speaking in an interview shared by JioStar, Shelton said: "I’m ready to go. It’s going to be a war on Sunday. I’m going to leave it all on the court. Win or lose, obviously, I’m going to be proud of myself and what I’ve done, but this is the dream. This is what I’m playing for now. It’s right in front of me, and I’m definitely not going to take my foot off the gas. My team and I think about things long-term. We’re not looking for instant gratification. I know I still have so much further to go as a tennis player and to become the best version of myself, but it is right there, one more match, and, like I said, I’ll leave everything on the court."
