American tennis player Ben Shelton will play against top seed Alexander Zverev in the US Open men's singles final on Sunday in New York. Shelton, 23, reached his first major championship final after defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. He is trying to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 23 years, since Andy Roddick won the US Open in 2003.
Shelton has had an impressive tournament, including a victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. If he wins on Sunday, he will also become the first Black American man to win the US Open title since Arthur Ashe in 1968. Although Shelton is competing in his first Grand Slam final, he feels excited about the opportunity and is ready for the challenge.
His opponent, Alexander Zverev of Germany, is currently the world number two player. Zverev brings more experience into the match, having won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this year. Zverev previously reached the US Open final in 2020, where he lost a close match. He earned his spot in Sunday's final by beating Russian player Karen Khachanov.
Zverev holds a strong record against Shelton, winning all five of their previous matches. However, Shelton's recent strong form and the support of the local crowd make him a strong contender. The match will take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where fans expect an exciting contest between the two players.