Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to capture U.S. Open title
The home fans were desperate to see Shelton end a 23-year American men's Grand Slam drought, but the eighth seed never found his top form in his first major final.
New York – Alexander Zverev, the top seed, triumphed over American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, claiming his first title six years after a missed golden opportunity against Dominic Thiem. The German, now equipped with a champion's mindset following his breakthrough victory at Roland Garros in June, dismantled Shelton with a commanding performance, ending the American's hopes with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 scoreline.
Reflecting on his achievement, Zverev expressed gratitude, stating, "I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through, and I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before." He acknowledged the years of effort and adversity that culminated in this moment of triumph.
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