An adoring US Open crowd wasn’t quite enough to lift Ben Shelton to a history-making title
New York (AP) — Even a fervent, cheering crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium couldn't propel Ben Shelton to a historic U.S. Open title. The American, playing for the first time in a Grand Slam final and aiming to become the first Black champion since Arthur Ashe in 1968, fell to Alexander Zverev in a grueling match. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, overcame a slow start to prevail in the third set, but Zverev's superior serve and overall game ultimately secured his victory.
Shelton, visibly dejected, thanked the fans for their support and expressed his disappointment, but also emphasized his desire to learn from the experience and continue improving in the future.
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