Alexander Zverev secured his second Grand Slam singles title by defeating American hope Ben Shelton in the US Open final. The victory for the German top seed came with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2, quieting a partisan crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This marks Zverev's second major championship, following his win at this year's French Open. At the beginning of the season, questions lingered about whether the 29-year-old would achieve a Grand Slam title. His path to multiple major championships has been partially influenced by the absences of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who had previously dominated the major tournaments.
Shelton, the eighth seed, was aiming to become the first American man to win a major title since Andy Roddick in 2003. However, Zverev's early break in the first game of the match set the tone, allowing him to control the opening two sets. The momentum shifted in the third set as Shelton applied significant pressure on Zverev's serve, ultimately breaking through to win the set. Despite this, Zverev quickly reasserted his dominance in the fourth set to secure the championship.
Zverev's victory was met with a broad, somewhat surprised smile after his team confirmed the win, following a final return shot from Shelton that went long on championship point. The win caps what the notes describe as a transformational year for Zverev, adding another major title to his growing record.