Alexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Win 2026 US Open Title

The top-seeded German secures his second career Grand Slam victory at Flushing Meadows.

Summary

Alexander Zverev defeated American eighth seed Ben Shelton in four sets to win the 2026 US Open men's singles title

The victory marks the 29-year-old German's second career Grand Slam title following his 2026 French Open win

Zverev overcame two five-set matches early in the tournament before securing the championship victory

US Open top seed Alexander Zverev has officially claimed the 2026 men’s singles championship after defeating American eighth seed Ben Shelton at Flushing Meadows in New York. First reported by Reuters, the 29-year-old German secured a 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 victory on September 13, 2026, to earn his second career Grand Slam title.

The victory caps a standout season for the world number two, who previously captured his first major title at the 2026 French Open against Flavio Cobolli. Arriving in New York as the top seed following Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal due to a knee injury, Zverev navigated a challenging draw featuring consecutive five-set matches in the opening two rounds before finding his rhythm in the later stages of the tournament.

Zverev’s career achievements include an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021, two ATP Finals titles, and previous Grand Slam final appearances at the 2020 US Open, 2024 French Open, and 2025 Australian Open. His second major title solidifies his standing following a return from ankle ligament surgery sustained during the 2022 French Open semi-finals.