US Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton for second Grand Slam title

Key Points:

• Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(7-2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open final, securing his second Grand Slam title in 2026 after his French Open victory.
• The 29-year-old German leveraged his experience and took advantage of injuries to top rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who missed key tournaments, to claim major titles this year.
• Shelton, 23, was aiming to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003 but struggled early with his serve and ultimately fell short in his Grand Slam final debut.
• Zverev maintained composure in crucial moments, particularly in the second-set tiebreak, overcoming previous finals disappointments and marking a career resurgence.
• Reflecting on his achievement, Zverev credited years of hard work and perseverance, highlighting the significance of winning two Grand Slams within three months after a long drought for German men’s tennis.