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Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in a tight US Open final to become a two-time Grand Slam champion, then praised Shelton’s coaching team — including his father Bryan Shelton — and said he believes they will win a Grand Slam soon. He also commented on the New York crowd’s energy and noted that rising American players like Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul give hope for the home nation's next champion.
In the US Open final, Ben Shelton criticized an umpire’s instruction to be ready while Alexander Zverev stretched his ball-bouncing routine, arguing the 25-second rule should not penalize players who adopt their own routines. Shelton contended he’s never unprepared, while calling for a rule change to curb delays—particularly regarding second serves—after Zverev was warned for time infringement following an extended pre-serve ritual. The match ended 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in Zverev’s favor, highlighting ongoing debates about pace of play in tennis.
Trinity Rodman flew from a Spirit match in D.C. to Queens to support Ben Shelton in his first US Open singles final, a cross‑country dash that underscored their public support for each other; Shelton lost to Alexander Zverev in four sets, a historic moment as the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972, as the couple’s high‑profile romance continues to influence their schedules with Rodman eyeing Brazil’s World Cup and Shelton heading toward Wimbledon.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the US Open, then teased Shelton about Trinity Rodman being his 'lucky charm' as Rodman attended the final—an amusing moment after Shelton’s bid to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003 (and the first Black champ since 1968) fell short.
German tennis star Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the US Open, his second major of 2026 after the French Open, while longtime girlfriend Sophia Thomalla celebrated on Instagram with a four‑word caption since she couldn’t attend in person.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the US Open, securing his second Grand Slam title of the year as Shelton briefly surged in the third but could not sustain the momentum; Zverev now leads their rivalry 6-0.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the 2026 US Open, his second Grand Slam title of the year after the French Open. Seeded No. 1, he faced a relatively light path with few top-20 opponents, while Shelton—No. 8 seed—upset Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final. The victory keeps Zverev in the conversation among tennis's elite as Sinner and Alcaraz lead the sport.
Trinity Rodman started for Washington Spirit in a Sunday match while her boyfriend Ben Shelton advanced to the US Open final. With Spirit kickoff at 1 p.m. ET and Shelton’s final at 2 p.m. ET, a clash seemed likely, though Rodman stayed with the Spirit and the team lost 3-0, leaving them five points behind Gotham FC. Theoretically, Rodman could still catch the final in New York if the match runs long and travel lines up, but it would be highly unlikely.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in two sets to win the US Open 2026, securing his second Grand Slam title in three months as injuries to rivals earlier in the season opened the door; after a cautious start he grew stronger, finishing with a nerveless display and dedicating the win to his team and family.
Ben Shelton, 23, is chasing his first Grand Slam title in the U.S. Open final against top-seeded Alexander Zverev, aiming to end America's long drought since 2003 after a dramatic late-night win over the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz; Zverev arrives in strong form, having won the French Open and not dropped a set since the early rounds as he pursues a second major this year.
US Open 2026 updates: Ben Shelton outlasts Frances Tiafoe in four to reach his first Grand Slam final against top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov to advance. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka tops Jessica Pegula to reach the final, while Elena Rybakina defeats Coco Gauff to set up Sabalenka–Rybakina for the title, with Rybakina also moving to world No. 1 by week’s end. The event features a historic all-American men’s semifinal moment as Shelton chases the drought-ending title.
Trinity Rodman, Shelton’s girlfriend and Washington Spirit star, may miss the US Open final if her 1 p.m. NWSL match in Boston conflicts with the final’s 2 p.m. kickoff in New York. She’s balanced attending Shelton’s matches with her own season, having supported him at several events this year, while Shelton pursues a potential historic Grand Slam run.
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in a US Open semifinal (4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5), said he was starstruck seeing Knicks guard Jalen Brunson courtside (with Ben Stiller), and advances to face Alexander Zverev in the final, after previously beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarters.
Ben Shelton outlasted Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semifinal to reach the final against No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev, setting up a potential first American Grand Slam title since 2003 and a first Black US Open champion since 1968 (Arthur Ashe). He joins Taylor Fritz as the only active American men in a Grand Slam final, and his star turn could finally end America’s long Grand Slam drought.
Ben Shelton rallied from a set down to beat Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinal, earning a final against Alexander Zverev in New York and keeping alive America’s long wait for a homegrown Grand Slam champion; Zverev had earlier defeated Karen Khachanov to reach the final.