Alexander Zverev Wins U.S. Open, Beating Ben Shelton to Secure Second Major Title
Updated on: September 13, 2026 / 7:13 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the U.S. Open men's singles title.
- This marks Zverev's second Grand Slam win, following his victory at the French Open.
- Zverev, the No. 1 seed, won his first major final against Shelton, who was playing in his first.
- Shelton was attempting to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003.
- Zverev improved his major match record to 25-2 for the year.
- Zverev won $5.5 million, matching the prize money for the women's champion.
- Zverev had previously reached the Wimbledon final and became the No. 1 seed in New York due to an opponent's withdrawal.