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 and Punch Nigeria.

Zverev, the top seed, overcame a tough 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 stayed focused to secure the win, as reported by Euronews. In fact, Zverev was so concentrated that he didn't even realise he had won when the match was over, not hearing the chair umpire's announcement, Euronews and The National UAE added.

Ben Shelton, the eighth-seeded American, was unable to become the first American man in 23 years to lift a Grand Slam trophy. Despite his loss, Shelton said he was motivated by his run to the final and was already looking forward to his next opportunity, according to New Straits Times.

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