Watch: Alexander Zverev won the US Open, but the crowd had to remind him
Alexander Zverev won the US Open on Sunday but almost missed the moment when he achieved it. The German defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday to win his first US Open title and complete a remarkable 2026 Grand Slam season. HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE'D WON Alexander Zverev exorcises his 2020 demons and defeats Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win his first US…
Alexander Zverev secured the US Open title on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. However, the German player seemed to momentarily forget his victory as he moved back behind the baseline, as if preparing for another point. It was the roar of the packed stadium that finally made Zverev realize he had won.
He then raised his arms, smiled, and began celebrating his Grand Slam victory, which he had been striving for since 2020. The win marked Zverev's remarkable 2026 Grand Slam season, following his earlier triumph at the French Open. Zverev also paid tribute to his mother, Irina, who supported him despite her son's struggle with type 1 diabetes from a young age.
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