Alexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Win US Open Title
- Alexander Zverev won the US Open men's singles title at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating American finalist Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, according to reporting from...
- Ben Shelton entered his first career grand slam final showing visible nerves, opening the match by dropping his service game following a double fault, as detailed by Sporza.
- Trailing by two sets, Shelton elevated his performance level in the third set, finding his stride with the backing of the home supporters, according to Sporza's match report.
Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles title at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating American finalist Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, according to reporting from Sporza and HLN. The victory marks the second career grand slam title for the German player, who also secured the Roland Garros championship earlier in the season.
A Nervous Start and Early Control for Zverev
Ben Shelton entered his first career grand slam final showing visible nerves, opening the match by dropping his service game following a double fault, as detailed by Sporza. Zverev capitalized on the early break to control the opening set at 6-3. The second set featured a similar pattern of tactical control from the German competitor, who withstood the pressure of a hostile, loud home crowd numbering nearly 24,000 spectators inside the New York venue. Nieuwsblad noted that Zverev entered the match as the top favorite, and he reinforced that status by dominating the second-set tiebreak 7-2 after the set went to a 6-6 deadlock.
Shelton Fights Back in the Third Set
Trailing by two sets, Shelton elevated his performance level in the third set, finding his stride with the backing of the home supporters, according to Sporza’s match report. Despite the momentum shift, Zverev maintained his composure heading into the fourth frame. The German player broke Shelton’s serve early in the fourth set, secured a second break later in the set, and successfully served out the match to close out the championship.
Prolonging the American Grand Slam Drought
The final result extends a long-standing dry spell for American men at Flushing Meadows. According to Sporza, the United States has not produced a male US Open singles champion since Andy Roddick lifted the trophy in 2003. While Shelton fell short of ending that drought, his run to the final marked a milestone in his professional career. Zverev, meanwhile, claimed his first title at the New York major, adding to his growing grand slam resume alongside his French Open triumph.