US Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton for second Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev won his first US Open title by defeating Ben Shelton in the final with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2. This victory marks his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open earlier this year. Shelton, aiming to become the first American man to win a major title since Andy Roddick in 2003, showed signs of pressure in the third set but could not maintain his momentum against Zverev's experience.