Alexander Zverev Claims Second Career Grand Slam Title at US Open
Alexander Zverev captured the second major championship of his career on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton in the US Open final. The German star secured a four-set victory with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Zverev Controls Early Exchanges
Zverev asserted his authority early, utilizing powerful groundstrokes and precise serving to claim the opening set 6-3. He continued his dominance into the second set, navigating a tight tiebreak to take a commanding two-sets-to-love lead.
Shelton Mounts Brief Comeback
Shelton, playing in his second major final, refused to surrender. The 21-year-old American raised his level in the third set, breaking Zverev late to close out the set 7-5 and inject life into the contest.
Champion Closes Out in Style
Any momentum Shelton gathered evaporated in the fourth set. Zverev regained his composure, breaking serve early and cruising to a 6-2 finish to clinch the title. The victory adds a second US Open trophy to Zverev’s cabinet, complementing his previous Grand Slam triumph.
