Ben Shelton falls to Alexander Zverev in US Open final

Ben Shelton experienced a setback in his US Open final debut, losing to Alexander Zverev in four sets. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, added to Shelton’s challenging head-to-head record against Zverev. Shelton’s defeat marks a continued drought for American men in major tournaments since Andy Roddick's victory in 2003. After the match, Shelton expressed disappointment but acknowledged his progress in the sport. The US Open has not seen an American male champion for over two decades, underscoring challenges faced by U.S. players in the current tennis.

• 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — The drought abides: US men still without a major since 2003 despite Shelton’s heroics