Zverev Declares Himself World's Top Player After US Open Triumph, Cautions Sinner and Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev used his US Open victory as a platform to send a clear message to the sport’s leading contenders, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, insisting that he is presently the best tennis player on the planet. The German star clinched the championship by defeating American Ben Shelton in a four‑set final on Sunday, a result that left the home crowd in New York visibly disappointed.
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Sept. 14, 2026, 4 a.m.