Sascha Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Win the US Open
According to Sky Sport, Sascha Zverev captured his second major title of the season by defeating home favourite Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final. The championship match lasted three hours and 33 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Zverev controlled the opening two sets with strong serving before holding off a third-set surge from Shelton, ultimately closing out the victory in the fourth set to secure the Flushing Meadows trophy.
The Historic Context of Zverev’s Grand Slam Season
According to the ATP report, Sascha Zverev became just the fourth man in the Open Era to win his first two major titles in the same calendar year, following his triumph at Roland Garros in June. The 29-year-old German reached the final in New York six years after enduring a painful defeat against Dominic Thiem in the 2020 title match, where he squandered a two-set lead. This time, Zverev successfully completed the journey, improving his major record on the year to 25-2 and moving 700 points clear atop the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, as reported by the ATP coverage.
Ben Shelton’s Breakthrough Run at Flushing Meadows
According to Sky Sport, 23-year-old Ben Shelton advanced to his first career Grand Slam final after a demanding fortnight that included a five-set quarterfinal victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The American player fought back in the third set of the final, capitalizing on unforced errors from Zverev to take it 7-5 in front of a vocal home crowd. Despite the loss in his debut major final, Shelton will rise to a new career-high of No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings, according to the ATP report.
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ATP Ranking Impacts Following New York
According to Sky Sport, Zverev’s title reduces his deficit behind current world number one Jannik Sinner to 1.810 points in the ATP ranking. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz dropped 1.600 points following his earlier exit, and Novak Djokovic is projected to exit the top 10 for the first time in over eight years, based on tournament ranking data cited by Sky Sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the US Open men’s singles final?
According to Sky Sport, Sascha Zverev won the US Open men’s singles final by defeating Ben Shelton in four sets.
How many Grand Slam titles has Sascha Zverev won?
According to the ATP report, Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles, both coming during the 2026 season at Roland Garros and the US Open.
What ranking will Ben Shelton achieve after the US Open?
According to the ATP coverage, Ben Shelton will rise to a career-high No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
When was the last time an American man won the US Open?
According to Sky Sport, Andy Roddick was the last American man to win the US Open, claiming the title in 2003.
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