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  "id": 7214355,
  "title": "Zverev hails mother’s belief after US Open triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-hails-mothers-belief-after-us-open-triumph-7214355",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T23:51:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/14/zverev-hails-mother-s-belief-after-us-open-triumph"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev hailed his mother's unwavering belief as the key to his US Open triumph, following a second Grand Slam title in a span of three months. The German defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second major crown at Flushing Meadows. Zverev, the top seed, expressed his gratitude to his mother, Irina, who refused to let his type 1 diabetes dictate his future. She had encouraged him when the young boy was diagnosed, stating that his illness would not define him. Zverev praised his team, including his father and brother, for their hard work and dedication. He also thanked his opponent, American Ben Shelton, for being an incredible player and person, stating that he believed Shelton would eventually lift the trophy.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev thanked his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his future after he claimed his second Grand Slam title.",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Shelton double gifts Zverev first set",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/shelton-double-gifts-zverev-first-set",
        "published": "2026-09-13T19:39:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Shelton double gifts Zverev first set",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/shelton-double-gifts-zverev-first-set-7160059",
        "published": "2026-09-13T19:39:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:55:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-7191754",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:31:50.000Z"
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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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:44:06.000Z"
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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."
}