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Alexander Zverev Defeats Ben Shelton to Win US Open Title

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  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
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  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
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  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

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Alexander Zverev won the US Open men's singles title on Sunday, September 13, 2026, defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets: 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2. This victory marks the second Grand Slam title of Zverev's career this year, following his win at the French Open in June. The result extends the drought for American men in Grand Slam singles, who have not won a major since Andy Roddick won the US Open in 2003. Shelton was also attempting to become the first Black man to win the title since Arthur Ashe in 1968.

Zverev, the world number two, dominated the early stages of the match, taking a two set lead. Shelton fought back to win the third set, but Zverev regained control in the fourth to secure the championship in three hours and 33 minutes. In a notable moment at the end of the match, Zverev did not immediately realize he had won; he dropped back behind the baseline as if to return a serve before realizing the match had concluded.

During his trophy speech, Zverev thanked his team and family, noting that they had gone 30 years without a Grand Slam title. He spoke emotionally about his mother and her support after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four. Zverev also acknowledged the partisan crowd, stating that while he knew most wanted Shelton to win, the atmosphere remained fair.

Analysts noted that Zverev's path to the title occurred during a season where top rivals were absent due to injury. Jannik Sinner did not participate in the US Open due to a knee injury, and Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Shelton.

Outlets with different political leanings framed the victory in various ways. Center and center-right sources focused on Zverev's personal redemption and the historical drought of American men's tennis. Center-left sources emphasized the tactical dominance of Zverev and the emotional weight of his childhood health struggles.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
Highlighted the emotional narrative of Zverev's diabetes and the tactical aspects of the match.
Centre
Focused on the factual outcome, the historical drought of US men, and Zverev's career trajectory.
Centre-right
Emphasized Zverev's personal redemption from past failures and the statistical dominance of his season.

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