Alexander Zverev of Germany captured the US Open men's singles title on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton and continuing a 23-year drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments. The victory marks a significant achievement for Zverev, who was a runner-up at the US Open in 2020.
Zverev secured the championship by winning the first two sets with scores of 6-3 and 7-6. Shelton, the 23-year-old from Florida, mounted a rally in the third set, taking it 7-6 with strong crowd support. Despite the spirited comeback attempt, Zverev ultimately prevailed. The final was played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens.