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Boris Becker names Alexander Zverev player of the year after US Open win

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Boris Becker names Alexander Zverev player of the year after US Open win
Summary

Boris Becker has declared Alexander Zverev the frontrunner for the ATP Player of the Year award following his victory at the US Open on September 13, 2026. Zverev claimed his second Grand Slam title of the year by defeating Ben Shelton in the final, having also won the French Open earlier. Becker praised Zverev's achievement, highlighting the significance of winning two Grand Slam titles in one year. Other competitors for the award include Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have also had successful seasons. Zverev's next challenge includes upcoming tournaments in Shanghai and Paris alongside the ATP Finals.

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  • •Zverev won the US Open, his second Grand Slam title of 2026.
  • •Becker cites Zverev as the clear Player of the Year leader.
  • •Zverev also reached the Wimbledon final earlier this year.
  • •Competition includes Sinner and Alcaraz, both with Grand Slam wins.
  • •Zverev's upcoming tournaments include Shanghai and Paris.
Latest Updates
  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Is Alexander Zverev the Best Player in the World Right Now?
  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Greg Rusedski suggests if Alexander Zverev is now the best tennis player in the world after winning the US Open
  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Boris Becker believes Alexander Zverev is now the leading contender for another ATP award after his US Open win
What they're saying
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The question came in the post-match press conference, as it always does after a player wins something significant enough to invite it. A reporter asked Alexander Zverev whether, having just beaten Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open and complete a two-Grand-Slam season, he now considered himself the best player in …

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Alexander Zverev caused quite the stir on social media with a comment he made after winning the 2026 US Open title. Zverev defeated Ben Shelton...

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Alexander Zverev has already done enough to earn the Player of the Year award for 2026 after his US Open win, according to Boris Becker....

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