Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev caps breakthrough year with US Open title

Last updated: September 14, 2026 5:24 am

Mujeeb Osman 14 hours ago

Chicago – September 14, 2026

Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev won a thrilling four-set, three-hour and 33 minute showdown with No. 8 seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his first career US Open title on Sunday.

It is the second career grand slam win for the 29-year-old from Germany, with his first coming at Roland Garros earlier this year.

Zverev’s triumph further extends the grand slam drought for American men at least another year.

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