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Alexander Zverev beat American Ben Shelton 6‑3, 7‑6 (7‑2), 5‑7, 6‑2 on Sunday to capture the 2026 US Open men’s singles title, his second Grand Slam after a loss in 2020.[1]
Set by Set: A Tight Battle
The match began with a comfortable win for Zverev in the opening set, which he took 6‑3. He then faced a tense tiebreak in the second set, winning 7‑6 with a 7‑2 tiebreak margin before falling 5‑7 in the third. In the decisive fourth set, Zverev asserted control to finish the contest 6‑2 and secure the title.[1]
Impact on U.S. Tennis
The final score denied Shelton the chance to become the first American man to win a major since 2003, underscoring the difficulty of breaking the European domination in men’s tennis Grand Slam events.[1]
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