Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title
Summary
Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles tennis title by defeating Ben Shelton in four sets. This is Zverev’s second major championship, and Shelton was trying to become the first American man to win the US Open since 2003.Key Facts
- Zverev beat Shelton with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2.
- This is Zverev’s second Grand Slam title; he also won the French Open earlier this year.
- Shelton was playing his first major final and hoped to be the first American man to win the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Shelton also aimed to be the first Black man to win the title since Arthur Ashe in 1968.
- Zverev was the number one seed in a Grand Slam for the first time.
- Zverev has managed diabetes from childhood and credited his mother’s support for his success.
- After winning, Zverev praised his coaching team and family for their support.
- Shelton acknowledged the support of his family and showed respect for Zverev’s performance.
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