Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph
Summary
Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles title by beating American Ben Shelton in the final. This is Zverev’s second Grand Slam win after his French Open victory earlier, and it adds to his success during a year when some top players were injured.Key Facts
- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton with scores 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open.
- This is Zverev’s first US Open title and his second major Grand Slam singles title.
- Zverev is 29 years old and a top-seeded player from Germany.
- Ben Shelton, 8th seed from the U.S., was trying to become the first American man to win a major since 2003.
- Shelton lost serve in the first game, which affected the match early on.
- Shelton pressured Zverev in the third set but Zverev regained control in the fourth set.
- Injuries to other top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz helped open the way for Zverev.
- Zverev was surprised when he realized he had won the championship point.
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