Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the US Open, completing a six-year recovery from losing the 2020 final. The BBC and Yahoo described a calmer, more composed performance and said it was Zverev's second Grand Slam title. Shelton had been seeking to become the first American men's major champion since 2003.
Why it matters
The title confirms Zverev's strongest season and ends Shelton's bid for a home breakthrough.
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Part of the September 14, 2026 brief.