Zverev Claims Second Grand Slam Title at US Open 2026
Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam title by defeating American player Ben Shelton in the US Open men's singles final held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. The match concluded with Zverev winning 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 after three hours and 33 minutes of play.
This victory capped off a remarkable 2026 season for Zverev, who also won the French Open earlier that year. The 29-year-old German, currently ranked world No. 2, achieved redemption six years after losing a two-set lead against Dominic Thiem in the 2020 US Open final.
Zverev's path to the title included overcoming challenges, including two five-set matches in earlier rounds. Shelton, at 23 years old, aimed to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003 but fell short despite a historic run in the tournament.
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