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  "id": 7237569,
  "title": "Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph-7237569",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T22:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/zverev-caps-transformational-year-with-us-open-triumph/"
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  "account": "Alexander Zverev secured his first major title at the 2024 US Open, defeating home favorite Ben Shelton in three sets (6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2). The German, who had already won the French Open earlier in the year, demonstrated his experience and skill in overcoming a strong opponent. Zverev's win comes after injuries to top rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz opened the door for him to achieve this milestone. Despite a spirited effort from Shelton, the 23-year-old failed to secure his first Grand Slam singles title, falling short in his bid to be the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003.",
  "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.",
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        "title": "Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph",
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        "title": "Breaking: Alexander Zverev wins second major crown without even realising",
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        "title": "Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph",
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/zverev-defeats-shelton-in-four-sets-to-win-his-first-us-open-title",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:39:00.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:39:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:50:45.000Z"
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