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Zverev reportedly wins US Open without realising it

Sky Sports reports an unusual reaction to Alexander Zverev’s maiden US Open men’s singles title, with the German apparently unaware he had won.

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Alexander Zverev has reportedly won his maiden US Open men’s singles title, but Sky Sports says the German did not initially realise he had secured the championship.

The sports broadcaster published a video and report on 13 September describing the unusual moment. Its supplied account does not explain the circumstances behind Zverev’s apparent lack of awareness.

The reported victory would add the New York major to Zverev’s French Open title earlier in 2026, according to the retrieved background material, taking his major tally to two.

The supplied Sky Sports report does not include match details, an opponent, a final score or an explanation for the reaction. Those circumstances remain to be confirmed against the full video or an independent report.

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