Zverev Halts Shelton's Surge and Fulfills American Aspirations with US Open Victory
Alexander Zverev, the tournament's top seed, delivered a decisive performance on Sunday, overcoming Ben Shelton in a four‑set final to secure his first US Open crown. The German champion outplayed the eighth‑seeded American, winning 6‑3, 7‑6 (7‑2), 5‑7, 6‑2 on the iconic courts of Flushing Meadows.
Zverev’s triumph adds a New York title to an already impressive résumé that includes a French Open…
Sept. 13, 2026, 10:55 p.m.