Zverev Halts Shelton's Surge and Fulfills American Hopes with US Open Victory
Alexander Zverev, the top seed, extinguished the hopes of American fans on Sunday by defeating Ben Shelton in a four‑set showdown to capture his first US Open crown. The German displayed superior firepower, outlasting the eighth‑seeded American 6‑3, 7‑6 (7‑2), 5‑7, 6‑2 in the championship match at Flushing Meadows.
Having already secured the French Open title earlier in the season, Zverev added …
Sept. 13, 2026, 10:55 p.m.