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Alexander Zverev Wins US Open to Claim Second Grand Slam Title of 2026

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Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6:3, 7:6 (7:2), 5:7, 6:2 on Sunday to win the US Open. This victory marks Zverev's second Grand Slam title of the year, following his win at the French Open. He is the first German man to win the US Open since Boris Becker in 1989. The match was highlighted by a moment of confusion at the end: Zverev did not immediately realize he had won the match and began preparing for another point before noticing the score and celebrating. Zverev noted that he had been in a trance like state and had forgotten the score to stay focused on the next point.

Zverev's victory comes after a period of significant personal and professional challenges. He previously lost the US Open final in 2020 to Dominic Thiem after leading by two sets. He has also faced allegations of domestic abuse from two former partners, which he denied. One legal proceeding ended in 2024 with an out of court settlement. During the trophy presentation, Zverev thanked his mother for her support after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child.

For Ben Shelton, the defeat extends a long drought for American men in Grand Slam tennis. The last American man to win a major title was Andy Roddick at the 2003 US Open. Shelton had reached the final after defeating the number two seed, Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarterfinals. Zverev entered the tournament as the number one seed after Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a knee injury. Zverev acknowledged that while he may not be the best player in the world when Sinner and Alcaraz are fit, he has been the most successful this year due to their respective injuries.

How each side framed it

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This coverage framed the event primarily as a continuation of the disappointing drought for American men's tennis.
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These reports emphasized the specific, quirky moment of Zverev's delayed realization that he had won the match.
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These outlets focused on Zverev's personal redemption, his family's strength, and his ability to overcome negative narratives.

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