Alexander Zverev discusses best player status after US Open victory

Alexander Zverev captured his second Grand Slam title of the year at the US Open, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. In a post-match conference, he was queried about being the best player in the world. Zverev acknowledged he may hold that title currently, given that Jannik Sinner missed the tournament due to injury and Carlos Alcaraz was returning from an injury. He conceded that if both were healthy and at their peak, he would not claim to be the best. Zverev's success this year has resulted in him moving closer to Sinner in the ATP rankings, now trailing by just 2,000 points.

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