Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the 2026 US Open men’s singles title in New York. The German star won 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to secure his second Grand Slam trophy. Shelton fought back by taking the third set but could not stop Zverev in the deciding set. The victory gave Zverev his first US Open title after his runner-up finish in 2020. For Shelton, reaching his first Grand Slam final marked a major milestone despite the defeat.How Did Zverev Win US Open?Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open men’s singles title after defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The top-seeded German prevailed 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to claim his second Grand Slam trophy. The victory came after Shelton produced a strong challenge in front of a home crowd and took the third set to keep the final alive. Zverev, however, remained composed in the deciding stages and closed out the championship. The win also gave him his first US Open title after his runner-up finish in New York in 2020.Zverev defeated Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2.The German won his second Grand Slam title of 2026.Zverev captured his first US Open championship.Shelton was playing in his first Grand Slam final.The result extended the wait for an American men’s US Open champion.Zverev Overcomes New York PressureZverev entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed and reached his second US Open final. His road to the championship was demanding, with two five-set matches in the opening rounds before he found greater consistency later in the tournament. He then defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the semifinal to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final.The German had already enjoyed a major breakthrough earlier in 2026 by winning the French Open. He also reached the Wimbledon final and the Australian Open semifinals, making his US Open victory part of an outstanding Grand Slam season. His latest triumph also helped erase some of the disappointment from his 2020 US Open final loss to Dominic Thiem.Also Read: India Women Win Women's Asia Cup 2026, Refuse Trophy From Mohsin NaqviShelton Falls Short At HomeShelton arrived at the final after producing one of the biggest runs of his career. The eighth-seeded American defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals before beating Frances Tiafoe in an all-American semifinal. His victory over Tiafoe made him the first Black American man to reach the US Open men’s singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.With the home crowd strongly behind him, Shelton fought back after losing the opening two sets. He took the third set 7-5 and briefly shifted the momentum. Zverev responded strongly in the fourth, breaking Shelton’s resistance and finishing the match 6-2. Shelton’s run still marked a major step forward in his young career.Key HighlightsAlexander Zverev became the 2026 US Open men’s singles champion.He defeated Ben Shelton in four sets in the final.Zverev won his second Grand Slam title of the season.The German captured his first US Open trophy.Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final in New York.Zverev continued a standout 2026 Grand Slam campaign.Zverev Completes Major BreakthroughAlexander Zverev’s US Open victory marked another major milestone in his career. After several deep Grand Slam runs and his 2020 final defeat in New York, he finally lifted the trophy at Flushing Meadows. His second major title of 2026 confirmed his strong form across the biggest tournaments of the season.For Shelton, the defeat ended a historic home campaign, but reaching his first Grand Slam final and defeating Alcaraz showed his growing ability at the highest level. The US Open final therefore delivered a major career moment for both players, with Zverev leaving New York as champion.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information based on verified reports.
