Zverev wins US Open 2026 & 2nd Grand slam same year

 


Alexander Zverev of Germany defeated American Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open men's singles final to claim his maiden US Open crown and second Grand Slam title. The top seed prevailed 6-3, 7-6(7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in a gripping contest at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 13. The victory marked a major milestone in Zverev's career, as he followed his French Open triumph earlier in the year with another Grand Slam success.


Zverev makes a strong start


Zverev began the final with remarkable composure, using his powerful serve, accurate groundstrokes and excellent defensive skills to put Shelton under pressure. The German broke serve early and maintained control of the opening set. Shelton, backed by a passionate home crowd, struggled to make an impact on Zverev's service games. A second break at 5-3 allowed Zverev to close out the first set 6-3.


 German dominates second-set tiebreak


The second set was more competitive, with Shelton showing greater confidence in his serving and rallying. The American fought hard to stay level and forced a tiebreak after saving crucial break points. However, Zverev raised his level when it mattered most, winning the first five points of the breaker and taking the set 7-6(7-2). His ability to control the long rallies and deliver under pressure gave him a commanding two-set advantage.


Shelton fights back in the third set


Refusing to surrender, Shelton produced his best tennis in the third set. His aggressive forehand, powerful serve and fearless approach began to trouble Zverev, while the New York crowd grew increasingly vocal in support of the American. Zverev had chances to finish the match in straight sets, but Shelton earned his first break-point opportunities of the contest late in the set and converted to take a 6-5 lead. He then served out the set 7-5, reducing the deficit to two sets to one.

 Zverev responds with authority


The fourth set showcased Zverev's maturity and determination. Instead of allowing Shelton's comeback to affect his confidence, the German immediately regained control and broke serve. His first serve proved particularly effective, and he won 85% of points behind it, taking 68 of 80 first-serve points during the match. Zverev added another break and maintained his advantage with assured serving to close out the set 6-2.


The match lasted approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. Zverev's first-serve performance was one of the decisive factors in his victory.


A landmark achievement for Zverev


The triumph ended a long wait for the German, who had previously lost three Grand Slam finals, including the 2020 US Open final against Dominic Thiem after holding a two-set lead. His 2026 success at Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows has transformed his Grand Slam record and strengthened his position among the world's leading players. The 29-year-old's victory also made him the first German man to win the US Open men's singles title in the Open Era.


### Shelton's historic run ends


Although Ben Shelton missed out on the championship, his performance throughout the tournament was a major breakthrough. The 23-year-old American reached his first Grand Slam final after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals and Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. He became the first Black American man to reach the US Open men's singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. Shelton's run also raised hopes of ending the United States' long wait for a men's Grand Slam champion, which has continued since Andy Roddick's US Open victory in 2003.


### Conclusion


The 2026 US Open men's singles final will be remembered as a defining moment in Alexander Zverev's career. His powerful serving, disciplined baseline play and ability to withstand Shelton's late challenge earned him a deserved four-set victory. For Shelton, the defeat was disappointing, but his run to the final confirmed his emergence as one of the most promising players in men's tennis.


Final score: Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(7-2), 5-7, 6-2.


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