The US Open 2026 semi-finals set up blockbuster finals: Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton advanced on the men’s side, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina powered through in the women’s draw.

🎾 Men’s Semi-Finals

• Alexander Zverev def. Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(6)
  • Zverev held his nerve in two tense tiebreaks to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final.
  • Khachanov had chances in both breakers but couldn’t convert, as Zverev’s composure proved decisive.
• Ben Shelton def. Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5
  • Shelton rallied from a set down to beat his fellow American, reaching his first Grand Slam final.
  • He becomes the first American man in the US Open final since 2006, and could be the first to win since Andy Roddick in 2003.

🎾 Women’s Semi-Finals

• Aryna Sabalenka def. Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2
  • Sabalenka powered past Pegula, keeping her bid for a third straight US Open crown alive.
• Elena Rybakina def. Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
  • Rybakina fought back after dropping the first set, defeating the defending champion to reach her first US Open final.

📊 Fantasy League Impact

• Big winners: Teams with Zverev, Shelton, Sabalenka, and Rybakina surged in points.
• Upset pain: Pegula and Gauff’s exits hurt managers banking on American women to go deep.
• Finals outlook: With Zverev vs Shelton and Sabalenka vs Rybakina set, fantasy squads stacked with these stars are primed for maximum payoff.

📊 Fantasy League Leaderboard Update – US Open 2026 (After Semi-Finals)

The semi-finals have completely reshaped the standings, with Dropshots taking over the top spot by a single point!

🏆 Top of the Table

• Dropshots – 253 points
• Hit and Run – 252 points
• Hot Shots – 232 points
• Christopher Columbus – 231 points
• Canniballs – 217 points

The top four are separated by just 22 points — the finals will decide everything.

⚡ Mid-Table Highlights

• Serving looks (216) and SINsational (214) are still pushing hard.
• Wobbles (209) and Arthur Ash’s Ace Mechanics (208) are locked in a tight duel.
• Eish (207) rounds out the top 10.

❌ Eliminated Teams

The following teams are now officially out of contention (highlighted in red on the sheet):

• MTC Outpost
• Served
• New York Slammers
• Net Net
• Hail Mary
• US of ABCDEFG
• Pat’s Pick

🪵 Wooden Spoon Watch

• Pat’s Pick (113) and Hit and Miss (113) are locked in a duel for last place.
• Route 66 (120) is just ahead, nervously safe… for now.

The finals are set, and the leaderboard is tighter than ever. With Dropshots and Hit and Run separated by a single point, and Hot Shots plus Christopher Columbus lurking just behind, the championship is going to be decided by the very last ball struck in New York.