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  "id": 7203189,
  "title": "Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph-7203189",
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  "published": "2026-09-13T23:50:45.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph/"
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  "account": "Alexander Zverev clinched his first US Open title, marking a transformative year for the German tennis star. The 29-year-old defeated home favorite Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the final. This victory came after Zverev's exceptional performances at the French Open and his absence of significant competition due to injuries suffered by top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. At the start of the year, Zverev faced uncertainty about winning a Grand Slam, but his path to glory became clearer. In the first game of the match, Shelton double-faulted on break point, providing Zverev with a significant advantage. Zverev's strong first serve and ability to exploit Shelton's weaker backhand allowed him to dominate throughout the match. Despite Shelton's efforts to apply pressure in the third set, Zverev maintained control and secured his victory. After the win, Zverev expressed his gratitude for the hard work and sacrifices that led to his success, stating, \"We went 30 years without winning a Grand Slam title and now won two in the span of three months.\" Although Shelton expressed disappointment with his loss, he remains optimistic about his future, aiming to reach a career-high ranking.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev used his greater experience to beat home hope Ben Shelton in the US Open final and quiet a partisan crowd hoping to laud a rare American men’s champion. German top seed Zverev lifted a heavy burden by winning his first major title at this year’s French Open and has quickly added another with […]",
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        "title": "Zverev no longer ‘third guy’ of men’s tennis after winning US Open final to claim second slam title",
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Zverev no longer ‘third guy’ of men’s tennis after winning US Open final to claim second slam title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-no-longer-third-guy-of-mens-tennis-after-winning-us-open-final-7187554",
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