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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.
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.
German star Alexander Zverev outlasted American Ben Shelton in four sets to win the U.S. Open title, 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2, claiming his second major and the Tiffany & Co. trophy plus $5.5 million. Shelton, in his first Grand Slam final at 23, pushed the match to a second-set tiebreak and fought back in the third before Zverev closed it out in the fourth, ending more than two decades of American title drought at Flushing Meadows.
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.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 U.S. Open final to claim her first U.S. Open title, win her second major of the year, and ascend to world No. 1, while Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight Open crown fell short.
The New York Mets beat the Yankees 12-2 in the Subway Series, highlighted by Francisco Lindor's grand slam and continued resilience as they play with less pressure, in front of a sellout crowd of 46,864 at Yankee Stadium.
Elena Rybakina battled back from an ankle injury to play in the US Open 2026 final and defeated Aryna Sabalenka, capturing her second major title in New York as she dominated with a fierce serve and baseline play, after a strong run through the early rounds and tense battles along the way.
Top seed Zverev defeated Khachanov 6-3 7-6(9-7) 7-6(8-6) to reach a third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, where he will face Frances Tiafoe or Ben Shelton.
Anthony Volpe, back from the minors, delivered three hits including a bases-loaded grand slam in his Bronx return, powering the Yankees to a 10-3 win over Colorado to sweep the Rockies and close in on the AL East lead; his five RBIs marked a career high as he earned a curtain call, potentially cementing himself as the everyday second baseman after Chisholm’s injury.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet in the 2026 US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Sabalenka chasing a historic three-peat and Rybakina aiming for a second major and the world No. 1 ranking; they’ve split 18 career meetings (Sabalenka leads 10-7), Sabalenka into her fourth consecutive US Open final, and Rybakina into her first US Open final and fourth major final. The champion earns $5.5 million with 2000 ranking points, the runner-up $2.8 million, and the winner will claim the top spot in the WTA rankings on Monday; the match is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 12.
Alexander Zverev beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time since 2021, setting up a meet with Karen Khachanov. The performance caps a career-best season, as he also held all four Grand Slam semifinals in a single year after earlier titles at Roland Garros and a Wimbledon final.
Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semi-finals by beating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets, despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Shelton defeat Alcaraz; he will face Karen Khachanov after Blockx retired injured in their quarter-final. This marks Zverev’s fourth Grand Slam semi-final in a single season, a first in his career.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets at the US Open, dominating with aggressive play and relentless pressure on return games. After four months away, he said he’s back to his best and is enjoying competing at New York, signaling continued strong form as he defends his title.