Today, history is at stake in Flushing.
The men’s championship of the US Open is set for September 13, where Ben Shelton aims to be the first American man to capture a Grand Slam title in 23 years. Additionally, he strives to be the first Black man to win the U.S. Open since 1968.
To achieve this, he’ll need to overcome Alexander Zverev.
Shelton, seeded No. 8, reached his inaugural US Open final by defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals last Friday. He also had a grueling battle against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, which kicked off on the night of September 8 and wrapped up at 3:33 a.m. ET the next day.
Catch the US Open for free
- Match: Men’s singles final — No. 1 Alexander Zverev vs. No. 8 Ben Shelton
- Date: September 13, 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium (Flushing, New York)
- Free streaming: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Broadcasting on: ABC
Zverev, who captured his first Grand Slam at the French Open earlier this year, entered the US Open as the top seed. He won his semifinal against unseeded Karen Khachanov in straight sets, making his way to his second US Open final.
“I hope to spoil the American dream on Sunday,” Zverev remarked.
The two players have faced each other five times before, though none of those encounters were in Grand Slam events, with Zverev winning every match.
When is the US Open men’s final?
The men’s final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton is scheduled for today, September 13, at 2 p.m. ET.
How to watch the US Open men’s final for free
If you’re without cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch the US Open men’s championship on ESPN.
DIRECTV is a great option for accessing live TV without charge. Currently, they offer a five-day free trial, with an additional $30 off your first month. The Choice plan includes ABC among its 125+ channels.
There’s also a chance to save $20 on your first six months through DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, which also features that five-day free trial.
