Alexander Zverev steps into the semifinals, aiming for his third straight appearance in a Grand Slam final.
After being pushed to five sets in his opening two matches, Zverev has rediscovered his rhythm. His serve is clicking, and his refined forehand continues to pay dividends.
On the other side of the net, Karen Khachanov arrives as the lowest-ranked US Open semifinalist since Grigor Dimitrov made his run in 2019.
This season has not been kind to Khachanov, who has struggled to find consistency and failed to notch a win during the hard-court stretch leading up to New York.
Yet, Grand Slams seems to bring out his best, as he’s always had a knack for raising his level on the biggest stages.
Given Zverev’s recent success at majors, it’s no surprise he’s considered the favorite here.
Still, at 30 years old, chances like these won’t come often for Khachanov. If he can find his forehand early, he is more than capable of pulling off the upset.
That being said, Zverev is still expected to prevail.
Prediction: No. 1 Alexander Zverev def. Karen Khachanov in 4 sets