Ticket prices for the U.S. Open men’s final on Sunday have decreased by 27% over the last three days, according to TicketData.com. The current “get‑in” price is $388, down from $531 three days earlier, though it remains higher than the average price of $246 for the first two weeks of the tournament.
Historic matchup draws national attention
Ben Shelton, 23, is the first Black American male singles player to reach a Grand Slam championship match since Arthur Ashe in 1972. He will face No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, 29, who captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this year. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, is playing in his first Grand Slam final and hopes to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open triumph.
Ticket trends and recent price changes
TicketData.com reports that the price dropped to $361 on Saturday afternoon before climbing back to $400 later in the evening, settling at $388 at 11 p.m. ET. Over the tournament’s first 15 days, the average get‑in price is $246, a decline from $313 at the same point last year.
Women’s final pricing
The women’s final, featuring Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, saw a 20% price drop over the same three‑day period, with tickets settling at $314. Rybakina secured her first US Open crown with a 6‑4, 5‑7, 6‑2 victory over the two‑time defending champion.
Shelton’s historic run and personal motivation
Shelton’s path to the final includes a primetime semifinal win over fellow American Frances Tiafoe. He is also the first Black U.S. man to compete in a Grand Slam final since MaliVai Washington’s 1996 Wimbledon appearance. Speaking about the significance of following in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps, Shelton said, “It’s a lot of emotion. My dad, my mom have sacrificed a lot for me to be in this position… I’m going to need the fans on Sunday to bring the energy. I’m going for it here. I’m gonna leave it all on the court. I hope you guys come and back me. Let’s do it for the USA.”
Head‑to‑head record
Heading into the final, Shelton is 0‑5 against Zverev. All five previous meetings occurred between August 2024 and November 2025, none of which were in a Grand Slam setting.
What the price drop means for fans
The recent reduction makes attending the historic final more accessible for families and tennis enthusiasts across the country. While the price remains above the tournament’s average, the 27% decline reflects strong demand and a competitive market for premium seats at one of tennis’s marquee events.
Looking ahead
Fans can purchase tickets through official channels and will have the opportunity to witness a potentially historic moment for American tennis. Whether Shelton can break the 23‑year drought for U.S. men’s singles champions remains to be seen, but the reduced ticket prices may help fill Arthur Ashe Stadium with a passionate, patriotic crowd.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
