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Zverev claims first US Open title with four-set win over Shelton
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York to secure his second Grand Slam title of 2026.
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Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York to win the US Open men’s singles title.
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Background
Why this event matters
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open men’s singles title and second Grand Slam title, after winning the French Open earlier in 2026. Zverev had lost the 2020 US Open final to Dominic Thiem. Shelton was contesting his first Grand Slam final and seeking to end the wait for an American men’s singles major champion, which dates to Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open victory.
event-brief
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open men’s singles title and second Grand Slam title, after winning the French Open earlier in 2026. Zverev had lost the 2020 US Open final to Dominic Thiem. Shelton was contesting his first
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/zverev-beats-shelton-in-four-sets-to-win-us-open-title | published 2026-09-13T22:33:34.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary report of the final score, result, title and player commentsEvent digest | Concise corroboration of the match resultRetrieved context: ESPN and France 24 summaries | Corroborating reports and tournament backgroundBackground cards | Pre-final context and relevant historical milestonesESPN | https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49933388/alexander-zverev-beats-ben-shelton-4-sets-win-2026-us-open | published 2026-09-13T23:25:54.000Z | primary sourceESPN report | Primary account of the final result, score, records and match contextEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the result and American men’s title droughtRetrieved context | Background on the scheduled final and prior reporting
Fact cards
entity brief
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title: key people and institutions
Key entities: Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, US Open.
faq brief
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title: key questions
Who won the 2026 US Open men’s singles title? Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Who did Zverev defeat? American Ben Shelton. What was the final score? 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2. How many Grand Slam titles does Zverev now have? Two, including the French Open earlier in 2026. Was this Shelt
source brief
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/zverev-beats-shelton-in-four-sets-to-win-us-open-title | published 2026-09-13T22:33:34.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary report of the final score, result, title and player comments | Event
timeline brief
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win US Open men's singles title: timeline
1968: Arthur Ashe became the last Black man to win the US Open men’s singles title. 2003: Andy Roddick became the last American man to win a Grand Slam men’s singles title. 2020: Alexander Zverev lost the US Open final to Dominic Thiem. Earlier in 2026: Zverev won the French Open
Timeline
1968
Arthur Ashe became the last Black man to win the US Open men’s singles title.
2003
Andy Roddick became the last American man to win a Grand Slam men’s singles title.
2020
Alexander Zverev lost the US Open final to Dominic Thiem.
Earlier in 2026
Zverev won the French Open, his first Grand Slam title.
2026-09-13
Zverev defeated Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in New York to win the US Open title.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 US Open men’s singles title?
Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
Who did Zverev defeat?
American Ben Shelton.
What was the final score?
6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2.
How many Grand Slam titles does Zverev now have?
Two, including the French Open earlier in 2026.
Was this Shelton’s first Grand Slam final?
Yes.
How many major titles has Zverev won?
Two, including the 2026 French Open and US Open.
How long has it been since an American man won a Grand Slam singles title?
The drought dates to 2003.
Where was the final played?
Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.