Alexander Zverev captures second Grand Slam title at 2026 US Open final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Alexander Zverev secured his second Grand Slam title by defeating Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open final. After winning Roland Garros earlier this year, Zverev faced Shelton, who had been making headlines with a strong tournament run. Zverev's ability to neutralize Shelton's powerful shots was key, with Shelton managing only one break of serve throughout the match. Andy Roddick praised Zverev’s strategy, emphasizing his tactical approach to pressure Shelton's weaker backhand. Shelton, aiming to be the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Roddick in 2003, has now reached a career-high ranking of fourth in the world.
- •Zverev won his second Grand Slam title at the US Open final.
- •He defeated Ben Shelton, who previously beat top competitors to reach the final.
- •Shelton managed only one break of serve during the match.
- •Zverev's win follows his title at Roland Garros earlier this year.
- •Ben Shelton achieved a career-high ranking of fourth after the tournament.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Roddick gives his view on Alexander Zverev’s conduct during the US Open final vs Ben Shelton
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Roddick pinpoints what Alexander Zverev did ‘perfectly’ against Ben Shelton in the US Open final
"Like London buses, two Grand Slam titles have come along at once for Alexander Zverev after spending over a decade in pursuit of his first....
"Yesterday, Ben Shelton had the chance to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick, 23 years ago. Sadly,...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:00 AMAndy Roddick gives his view on Alexander Zverev’s conduct during the US Open final vs Ben Shelton
Yesterday, Ben Shelton had the chance to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick, 23 years ago. Sadly,...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:00 AMAndy Roddick pinpoints what Alexander Zverev did ‘perfectly’ against Ben Shelton in the US Open final
Like London buses, two Grand Slam titles have come along at once for Alexander Zverev after spending over a decade in pursuit of his first....
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