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Ben Shelton expresses confidence in future success after US Open final loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Ben Shelton expresses confidence in future success after US Open final loss

Summary

Ben Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev in the US Open final, with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2. After the match, Shelton confidently stated he would win the tournament in the future, which impressed former champion Martina Navratilova. Navratilova highlighted Shelton's fierce determination during the trophy ceremony, while Marion Bartoli and Tim Henman expressed their belief in his potential to claim a Grand Slam title soon. Shelton is next scheduled to compete in the Davis Cup qualifier against Czechia before the Laver Cup and Japan Open.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.
•Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev in four sets.
•He expressed confidence in winning the US Open in the future.
•Shelton's next matches include Davis Cup and Laver Cup games.
•His best Grand Slam performance remains at the Australian Open.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Martina Navratilova loved one thing that Ben Shelton said in his speech following his loss in the US Open final

What they're saying

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Ben Shelton was clear in how he felt after losing to Alexander Zverev in the US Open final. Shelton was hoping to end America’s 23-year...
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