Alexander Zverev Wins US Open Men's Singles Title, Defeating Ben Shelton in Four Sets
In a thrilling match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Germany's top seed Alexander Zverev claimed the US Open men's singles championship, overcoming eighth-seeded American Ben Shelton with scores of 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. Shelton made history as the first Black man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. This victory marked Zverev's second Grand Slam title of the year, adding to his French Open triumph in June. Shelton advanced to the final by defeating Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe. Zverev broke Shelton's serve early and won the second set tiebreak 7-2, while Shelton took the third set before Zverev sealed the match in the fourth. Both players expressed gratitude to their supporters and teams.
Key facts
- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open men's singles title.
- Shelton was the first Black man to play in the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
- Zverev earned his second Grand Slam title and his second of 2026, after the French Open in June.
- Shelton reached his first major final by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals and Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
- Zverev, who has Type 1 diabetes, gave himself insulin injections during second-set changeovers.
- Shelton broke Zverev's serve for the first time in 67 games to win the third set 7-5.
- Andy Roddick remains the last American man to win the US Open, in 2003.
- Jimmy Connors presented the Tiffany winner's trophy to Zverev.
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Zverev
- Ben Shelton
- Arthur Ashe
- Jeff Bezos
- Lauren Sanchez Bezos
- Katie Holmes
- Rami Malek
- Eiza González
- Camila Cabello
- Tate McRae
- Martha Stewart
- Adam Driver
- Brad Pitt
- Ines de Ramon
- Lauren Bush Lauren
- David Lauren
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Sombr
- Chris Pine
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Josh Hart
- Jalen Brunson
- Stan Smith
- Martina Navratilova
- Jimmy Connors
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Frances Tiafoe
- Andy Roddick
- Brian Shelton
- Alexander Zverev Sr.
- Trinity Rodman
Institutions
- US Open
- French Open
- Tiffany
Locations
- Germany
- United States
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- New York