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Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open title

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First reported on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 17:52 EDT by NBC News·Latest article on Monday 14 September 2026 at 10:07 EDT

Summary

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final to claim the title. Zverev had previously won his first Grand Slam at the French Open earlier in the year. Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final, aiming to end a more than 20-year drought for American men at the tournament. Zverev's victory marked his second Grand Slam title. The match took place on the final day of the tournament.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 14 September

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final to win the title.

  2. Sunday 13 September