Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title

What the report says

Germany’s Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles title in New York, defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets, 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2. According to Al Jazeera, the victory gave Zverev his second Grand Slam championship and marked his first US Open crown.

The match carried added significance for both players and the home crowd. Shelton, 23, was appearing in his first major final and was trying to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick in 2003. Zverev, seeded number one for the first time at a major, handled a strong start, steadied himself in the tiebreak, and then closed out Shelton’s late challenge.

Al Jazeera reported that the win also ended the long wait for Zverev at this tournament after he previously came close in New York in 2020. The result was notable in broader tennis context because American men have gone more than two decades without a major singles title, a span that adds pressure and attention to each home contender.

After the match, Zverev praised his team and family and reflected on his childhood diabetes diagnosis, while also saying Shelton would have future chances to win the event. Shelton, meanwhile, expressed gratitude for the support of his family and team after reaching the final.