Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Alexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Win 2026 US Open
Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open tennis final.
He defeated Ben Shelton in four sets.
The scores were 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, and 6-2.
Zverev played very consistently throughout the match.
Shelton had strong support from the crowd because he is American.
Shelton was trying to end a long wait for an American man to win the US Open.
Zverev had already won the French Open earlier in 2026.
This was Zverev’s second Grand Slam victory of the year.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final.
The victory gave Zverev his second Grand Slam title of 2026.
Zverev had previously won the French Open earlier in the year.
Shelton received strong support from the home crowd during the final.
Shelton was seeking the first US Open title by an American man since Andy Roddick won in 2003.
- Who
- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton.
- What
- Zverev won the 2026 US Open men’s singles title.
- When
- In 2026.
- Where
- At the US Open.
- Why
- Zverev won by defeating Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the final.
- Winner
- Alexander Zverev
- Runner-up
- Ben Shelton
- Final score
- 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2
- Tournament
- US Open
- Zverev’s 2026 Grand Slam titles
- Two
- Other 2026 Grand Slam win
- French Open
- Last American man to win the US Open before Shelton’s attempt
- Andy Roddick in 2003