US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Alexander Zverev v Karen Khachanov – live

Updates from first men’s semi-final at 8pm BST, 3pm EST Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail Billy Karen Khachanov emerges from the tunnel first, followed by Alexander Zverev.

Apparently the German was a minute or two late because he needed some extra time in the toilet – we’ve all been there. On Arthur Ashe Stadium, a retired servicewoman sings the American national anthem before the players come out.…