Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton at the event to capture the 2026 US Open men's championship in New York on September 13. Shelton fought until the final point at the tournament in the end. The win deepened the gap for American men on this stage. John McEnroe closed things out with remarks about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win 2026 US Open - US Open Tennis
Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to win 2026 US Open US Open Tennis
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Listen Live: Alexander Zverev vs. Ben Shelton US Open Final on SiriusXM - SiriusXM
Listen Live: Alexander Zverev vs. Ben Shelton US Open Final on SiriusXM SiriusXM
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John McEnroe ended US Open by stating obvious about Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner - Yahoo Sports
John McEnroe ended US Open by stating obvious about Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Yahoo Sports
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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men - AP News
Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men AP News
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Even in a loss, Ben Shelton owned the U.S. Open until the final point - The Washington Post
Even in a loss, Ben Shelton owned the U.S. Open until the final point The Washington Post