Alexander Zverev discusses tactics after US Open final victory over Ben Shelton
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Alexander Zverev captured his second Grand Slam title by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 10. Zverev highlighted a tactical mistake made by Carlos Alcaraz during his quarter-final loss to Shelton, suggesting that a less aggressive approach against Shelton would have been more effective. Shelton, who had upset Alcaraz, struggled to find his rhythm in the final as Zverev controlled the match. Zverev is now positioned to vie for the world number one ranking, sitting less than 2,000 points behind Jannik Sinner.
- •Zverev wins US Open final on September 10 against Shelton
- •Alcaraz lost to Shelton in the quarter-finals
- •Zverev emphasizes tactical mistakes made by Alcaraz
- •Zverev's win improves his ATP ranking points
- •Shelton to focus on preparation for the Asian swing.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton backed to become the best in the world in one key area despite losing US Open final
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ former coach suggests the main reason why Ben Shelton lost the US Open final to Alexander Zverev
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton accused of making the same mistake he always does against Jannik Sinner in the US Open final
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev Flags Carlos Alcaraz’s Key Mistake Against Ben Shelton After US Open Win
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev claims Carlos Alcaraz made a big mistake against Ben Shelton which he avoided in the US Open final
"The man who won two Grand Slams in the same year walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium with something Carlos Alcaraz never found: the blueprint to beat Ben Shelton. Zverev knew Shelton’s biggest weapon could become his biggest weakness if he stopped feeding him pace.
"Ben Shelton will still be left thinking what could have been after losing to Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Zverev beat Shelton 6-3,...
"Ben Shelton may have some regrets about the way he played against Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Shelton was beaten by Zverev 6-3,...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:00 PMBen Shelton backed to become the best in the world in one key area despite losing US Open final
Ben Shelton still has a lot to be positive about, despite his defeat in the US Open final. Shelton was beaten by Alexander Zverev in...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:00 AMSerena Williams’ former coach suggests the main reason why Ben Shelton lost the US Open final to Alexander Zverev
Ben Shelton will still be left thinking what could have been after losing to Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Zverev beat Shelton 6-3,...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:00 PMBen Shelton accused of making the same mistake he always does against Jannik Sinner in the US Open final
Ben Shelton may have some regrets about the way he played against Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Shelton was beaten by Zverev 6-3,...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 1:40 AMAlexander Zverev Flags Carlos Alcaraz’s Key Mistake Against Ben Shelton After US Open Win
The man who won two Grand Slams in the same year walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium with something Carlos Alcaraz never found: the blueprint to beat Ben Shelton. Zverev knew Shelton’s biggest weapon could become his biggest weakness if he stopped feeding him pace.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:45 PMAlexander Zverev claims Carlos Alcaraz made a big mistake against Ben Shelton which he avoided in the US Open final
Alexander Zverev has doubled his Grand Slam tally. The German returned to the US Open final on Sunday – six years on from his crushing...
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