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- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open final.
- The victory marks Zverev's second Grand Slam title of 2026, adding to his French Open win.
- Zverev earned a $5.5 million prize and redeemed his 2020 US Open final defeat.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev banished his past US Open demons by defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 on September 13, 2026. Played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, the hard-fought four-set victory secured Zverev's second Grand Slam title of the year following his June triumph at the French Open. The top-seeded German earned a $5.5 million prize and successfully stopped Shelton's late surge in the third set from turning the match around.
Shelton was aiming to become the first American man to capture a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003, keeping a 23-year drought alive. Zverev, reflecting on his journey after his 2020 runner-up heartbreak against Dominic Thiem, expressed deep gratitude during the trophy ceremony. By claiming this championship, Zverev joins an elite group of players who have managed to secure two major trophies in the same calendar season.