US Open 2026: Summary of the Final Matches in New York

The US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, closed its doors on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Just before the finals, Mondial Sports evaluated the 2026 edition of this prestigious tournament and reviewed the season's highlights.

German player Alexander Zverev faced Russian Karen Khachanov in a crucial match on September 11, 2026. This year's event saw the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the finals, following a trend similar to the recent Roland-Garros. Last year's champion, Alcaraz, was eliminated in the quarter-finals by American Ben Shelton. Meanwhile, Sinner could not continue his success from Wimbledon in July 2026 due to injury, forcing him to withdraw before the matches in New York.

Alexander Zverev had the opportunity to secure his second Grand Slam title of the year (2026) and a second career Grand Slam. He capitalized on the misfortunes of Alcaraz and Sinner, having already won at Roland-Garros earlier in the spring. However, Zverev was also in the spotlight due to allegations of domestic violence.

France's performance at Flushing Meadows fell short, with only one representative reaching the round of 16 and none advancing to the quarter-finals. The impressive win of Arthur Fils in Cincinnati in late August 2026 seemed a distant memory.

Mondial Sports featured discussions on the day of the finals with:
- Pauline Payet, French professional player
- Christophe Bernelle, psychiatrist and former player
- Stéphane Houdet, French wheelchair tennis champion.

Listeners could tune in at 7:05 PM.

In other sports news, there were reports on various events including the return of the Youth Olympic flame in Dakar, an MMA Fight Night in Paris, a mid-season Formula 1 review, and a look back at the Esports World Cup, highlighting significant moments in the world of sports over the summer.