Alexander Zverev claims second Grand Slam title by defeating Ben Shelton

In the US Open final on September 12, 2026, Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win his second Grand Slam title. Zverev, the top seed, controlled the match, winning 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. Shelton, competing in his first major final, aimed to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003.