Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open
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Alexander Zverev targets a third consecutive Grand Slam final appearance as he battles Karen Khachanov in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open on Friday.
Current Form:
Karen Khachanov secured his spot in the men’s singles semifinals of the 2026 US Open with a clinical win over Alexander Blockx, 6-2, 7-5, 3-2 ret. Khachanov arrived in Flushing Meadows with no form at all after losing in the first round of Los Cabos, Montreal, and Cincinnati. Five wins later, Khachanov can book a ticket to a major final for the first time if he can beat arguably the most consistent player on the tour this year.
After pulling off a Houdini act in the first two rounds, Alexander Zverev finds himself in a familiar situation. The German swept Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 to move one win away from a third consecutive Grand Slam final appearance. Zverev, the reigning French Open champion and this year’s Wimbledon Open runner-up, has not dropped a single set since surviving a pair of five-set matches early in this tournament.
The Matchup: Zverev is 6-3 head-to-head against Khachanov.
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Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Form
Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Sep 9, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 7, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 5, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 3, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 1, 2026 - ATP US Open
Aug 19, 2026 - ATP Cincinnati Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Sep 7, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 5, 2026 - ATP US Open
Sep 3, 2026 - ATP US Open
Aug 31, 2026 - ATP US Open
Aug 14, 2026 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Aug 5, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Alexander Zverev against Karen Khachanov : Head to Head (H2H)
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Aug 6, 2025 - ATP Toronto
Aug 15, 2024 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Mar 26, 2024 - ATP Miami
Aug 1, 2021 - Olympic Tournament
Nov 2, 2018 - Rolex Paris Masters
Alexander Zverev - Karen Khachanov Key Points
- Karen Khachanov is 11-9 on hard courts in 2026.
- Karen Khachanov is 1-1 vs. top-5 players in 2026.
- Alexander Zverev eyes his third consecutive Grand Slam final appearance.
- Alexander Zverev is 22-7 on hard courts in 2026.
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Our Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Prediction
Key Stats: Zverev is winning 78.8 percent of his first serves and has only conceded 8 service games at the 2026 US Open. Moreover, he has already created 81 break chances, converting 26 of them.
Karen Khachanov is also winning 78 percent of his first serves and has dropped 8 service games so far in this tournament.
What to Expect: Zverev has found his form in the past three matches, making quick work of Tabilo, Darderi and Zandschulp. And while Khachanov certainly poses a legitimate threat to the German’s title aspirations, it is starting to feel that Zverev has already learned to win big matches at a high level consistently.
Don’t be surprised if Khachanov pulls off a surprise start and claims the first set. However, this version of Zverev has everything going for him right now. He has the skills, the grit, and the pedigree of a Grand Slam champion. Zverev will reverse-sweep Khachanov and get the win in four sets.
Fearless Forecast: Alexander Zverev wins 6-7, 7-5, 6-3, 6-3
Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov: Alexander Zverev 3:1 Sets
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