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  "id": 7198260,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1532214/zverev-holds-shelton-win-us-open-title"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev triumphed over Ben Shelton to secure the US Open title, marking his second Grand Slam victory. The German, who had endured a bitter 2020 defeat, clinched the win with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 scoreline. Zverev was determined to erase the pain of his 2020 loss after two major finals disappointments over two years. Shelton, aiming to end the US man's 23-year Grand Slam drought, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. The 23-year-old Zverev credited his relentless effort and the support of the star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd for his victory. Despite the massive ovation from the crowd, Zverev acknowledged his gratitude and expressed his desire to challenge the current world number one, Italian Jannik Sinner, who is sidelined by a knee injury.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open.",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Shelton double gifts Zverev first set",
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        "published": "2026-09-13T19:39:18.000Z"
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        "title": "Shelton double gifts Zverev first set",
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        "title": "Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "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-7198926",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:37:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open 2026 and second Grand Slam title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-beats-shelton-to-win-us-open-2026-and-second-grand-slam-title",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:39:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:46:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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-7197108",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:20:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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