Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev has won the US Open title, defeating Ben Shelton in four sets: 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. This is Zverev's second Grand Slam title, following his win at the French Open earlier this year, according to Punch Nigeria and Punch.

Zverev, the top seed, overcame a strong challenge from Shelton, who was playing in his first major final. The German player had previously lost in the 2020 US Open final, but this time he held his nerve to claim the title, as reported by Euronews. Zverev was so focused during the match that he didn't even realise he had won when Shelton sent a service return long on match point.

Ben Shelton, the eighth-seeded American, was left disappointed but motivated by his run to the final. He had aimed to become the first American man in 23 years to lift a Grand Slam trophy, but came up short, according to The National UAE and New Straits Times. Despite the loss, Shelton expressed his enthusiasm for future competitions, saying that being in the final had been an "addicting feeling".

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