US Open men’s final preview and prediction for Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev
I vaguely remember listening to Scott Van Pelt discuss the 2025 Masters on a podcast and picking Rory McIlroy to finally win it. Loosely paraphrasing, his argument was this: “I know it’s not necessarily scientific, but I believe there is a time when certain things are meant to happen.” After nearly 20 years pro with […]
The US Open's men's final is drawing closer, and the most anticipated match is set to feature Ben Shelton against Alexander Zverev. Shelton, the favorite to win, is currently a +122 underdog, though this could be slightly optimistic. The match has drawn attention due to a 10-set winning streak by Zverev over Shelton, with the latter showing a declining performance in recent times.
Despite this, Shelton's aggressive, risk-taking approach could prove to be a game-changer against Zverev's superior serve and baseline mobility. The crowd is expected to give Shelton a significant advantage, making this match one of the most exciting and lopsided experiences in sports history.
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