Alexander Zverev sealed his second career Grand Slam title with a victory over Ben Shelton in the US Open final, marking a comeback after injuries derailed his career in recent years. The German player’s win denied Shelton a chance to become the first American men’s champion at Flushing Meadows since 2003.
KEY FACTS
- Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam title
- Defeated American Ben Shelton in the US Open final
- Shelton was attempting to become rare home champion
HOW ZVEREV RETURNED TO TOP FORM
The victory caps a remarkable turnaround for Zverev, who suffered a severe ankle injury during the 2022 French Open semifinals that kept him off tour for months. His previous Grand Slam win came at the 2020 US Open, played without fans during COVID restrictions.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR MEN’S TENNIS
Zverev’s triumph reinforces the current era of parity in men’s tennis, where multiple players beyond the traditional ‘Big Three’ are winning major titles. His win prevents the emergence of a new American star in Shelton, keeping the Grand Slam trophies in European hands for now.
WHAT WE KNOW — AND WHAT WE DON’T
Verified by the source:
- Zverev won his second Grand Slam title
- The final was against Ben Shelton
Still unconfirmed:
- Exact match score and statistics
- Details about Shelton’s performance
- Zverev’s ranking after the victory
WHY IT MATTERS
This victory positions Zverev back among tennis’ elite after his injury struggles, while postponing American hopes for a homegrown men’s champion at their home Grand Slam event.
WHAT TO WATCH
Attention now turns to whether Zverev can build on this success in upcoming tournaments, and if Shelton can rebound from this defeat as he matures on tour.