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  "id": 7194864,
  "title": "German Star Player Alexander Zverev Denies American Fairytale, Beats Ben Shelton To Win US Open Title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/german-star-player-alexander-zverev-denies-american-fairytale-beats",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T22:46:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
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    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/german-star-player-alexander-zverev-denies-american-fairytale-beats-ben-shelton-to-win-us-open-title"
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  "account": "In an electrifying match at the 2026 US Open, German tennis star Alexander Zverev claimed his first title at Flushing Meadows and his second Grand Slam crown of the season, defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2. The top-seeded Zverev, who had already secured a maiden major win at the French Open earlier this year, showed exceptional composure throughout the contest, outshining the eighth-seeded Shelton. The match witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with Zverev dominating the first set and narrowly securing a tiebreak victory in the second. However, Shelton demonstrated remarkable resilience, turning the tide in the third set before Zverev regained control in the fourth, breaking Shelton twice to seal the win. Zverev's triumph was a significant milestone, marking a redemption from his 2020 US Open final defeat where he had led by two sets. The victory also solidified Zverev's position as one of the leading players on the men's tour, adding to his growing list of achievements this season. Despite Shelton's commendable performance, Zverev's victory saw him pocket a $5.5 million prize and further cement his status as a major contender on the court.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open 2026 men’s singles final on Sunday to claim his first title at Flushing Meadows and his second Grand Slam crown of the season. The top-seeded German, who won his maiden major at the French Open earlier this year, produced a composed performance against the eighth-seeded Shelton. Zverev dominated the opening set…",
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        "title": "Shelton double gifts Zverev first set",
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        "title": "Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open 2026 and second Grand Slam title",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title",
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        "published": "2026-09-13T23:20:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-holds-off-shelton-to-win-us-open-title-7198260",
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