Alexander Zverev captured his second major tournament title of 2026 on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final. This victory follows his earlier win at the French Open, marking a significant turnaround after previously holding a reputation for struggling on the biggest stages.
Zverev's girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, marked the occasion with a social media post. She shared a graphic on her Instagram story featuring both the U.S. Open trophy and the one Zverev received at the French Open earlier this year. "He did it again! ❤️," Thomalla captioned the post.
Thomalla, who is focused on her own career, was unable to attend the U.S. Open in person. She plans to celebrate with the German tennis star upon their reunion.
The U.S. Open concludes the year's major tournaments. Zverev will have to wait until 2027 to pursue victories at the Australian Open or Wimbledon. In the interim, Zverev, Thomalla, and their two dogs are expected to celebrate his recent success.