Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev triumphed over Ben Shelton in a four-set US Open final, ending the persistent memory of his defeat at Flushing Meadows in 2020. The German, who had previously lost to Dominic Thiem in five sets at the 2020 French Open, added the US Open trophy to his collection of Grand Slam titles. Zverev denied Shelton the chance to become the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam trophy.
The 23-year-old Shelton, who had only recently turned 23, did not realize he had won until it was too late. Despite a star-studded crowd's efforts, Zverev's all-court skills proved too much for the American.
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