Top seed Alexander Zverev won his maiden US Open title on Sunday, defeating home favourite Ben Shelton in four sets and ending American dreams of a homegrown champion.
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Key facts
- Alexander Zverev, the tournament's top seed, won the men's US Open title.
- He defeated Ben Shelton in four sets in Sunday's final.
- It was Zverev's first US Open title.
- Shelton's run ended American hopes of a home winner, according to Sky Sports.
Top seed Alexander Zverev won his maiden US Open title on Sunday, defeating home favourite Ben Shelton in four sets, according to Sky Sports.
The victory ended American dreams of a homegrown champion, with Sky Sports reporting that Zverev “broke Ben Shelton’s heart” in the final.
The match was the men’s US Open final, contested between Zverev and Shelton, with the German prevailing over four sets.
As the tournament’s top seed, Zverev entered the final as the favourite and delivered on that billing to claim the trophy for the first time in his career.
Sky Sports described the outcome as Zverev ending Shelton’s run and dashing American hopes, marking a significant milestone in the German’s career.
The result denied the United States a home champion at its own Grand Slam, with Shelton’s title challenge falling short in the four-set defeat.
Why it matters
Winning the US Open marks a career milestone for Alexander Zverev, who claimed the title for the first time. For American tennis fans, the result was a disappointment as home favourite Ben Shelton fell short of lifting a Grand Slam trophy on home soil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 US Open men's title?
Top seed Alexander Zverev won the men's US Open title, defeating Ben Shelton in the final, according to Sky Sports.
How many sets did the US Open final last?
Zverev defeated Shelton in four sets, according to Sky Sports.
Was this Zverev's first US Open title?
Yes, Sky Sports reported it was his maiden US Open title.
Timeline
- Zverev breaks American hearts to become US Open champion
Sky Sports News: Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton from the men's US Open final.
- Zverev breaks Shelton's heart and ends American dreams with US Open win
Sky Sports News: Top seed Alexander Zverev broke Ben Shelton's heart and ended the dreams of the USA by winning his maiden US Open title in four sets on Sunday.
- Zverev ends Shelton’s run and American hopes with US Open triumph
Sky Sports News: Top seed Alexander Zverev broke Ben Shelton's heart and ended the dreams of the USA by winning his maiden US Open title in four sets on Sunday.
- Zverev ends Shelton’s run and American dreams with US Open triumph
Sky Sports News: Top seed Alexander Zverev dashed Ben Shelton’s hopes and ended American dreams by defeating him in four sets on Sunday to claim his maiden US Open title.