Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open 2026 and second Grand Slam title
Summary
Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open by beating American Ben Shelton in four sets. This victory gave Zverev his second Grand Slam title and prevented Shelton from becoming the first American man to win a major tennis tournament since 2003.Key Facts
- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2.
- This is Zverev’s second Grand Slam title, after winning the French Open earlier in the year.
- Zverev was the top seed in the tournament.
- Shelton aimed to be the first US man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe to reach the final.
- The match took place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium with a large crowd supporting Shelton.
- Zverev overcame a difficult third set and maintained control in the fourth set to secure the win.
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