Alexander Zverev Claims U.S. Open Title, Secures Second Grand Slam Victory

Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win U.S. Open, securing second major title after French Open breakthrough.

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Alexander Zverev captured the U.S. Open men’s singles title on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam championship.

Zverev had previously secured his first Grand Slam victory at the French Open earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in his career. Shelton, who had advanced to the final by defeating fellow German Francis Tiafoe in a dramatic semifinal, aimed to become the first American man to win a major tournament since Andy Roddick’s 2003 U.S. Open triumph.

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Additionally, Shelton made history as the first Black American man to reach a U.S. Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. The match concluded with Zverev’s victory, solidifying his status as one of the top players on the global tennis circuit.

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