Germany's Zverev wins US Open in golden year
Alexander Zverev has won the US Open for the first time, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It is Zverev's second Grand Slam win of 2026 after a long wait for his first title, but controversy still hangs over him.
Alexander Zverev claimed his second Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 US Open, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2. This marked his best season yet, as he had already won the French Open earlier in the year, becoming the first German man to win a Grand Slam since Boris Becker in 1996. Zverev, who turned professional at 16, had struggled to make an impact in major tournaments before his breakthrough in 2020.
He expressed joy and relief upon winning, stating that he only realized he had won when his family celebrated his victory.
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