- German tennis star Alexander Zverev clinched the 2026 US Open men's singles title.
- In the final played at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 13, 2026, Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in a thrilling four-set match—6-3, 7-6(7-2), 5-7, 6-2—to win the US Open men's singles trophy for the first time.
- This marks Zverev's second Grand Slam title. He had previously secured his first Grand Slam earlier in 2026 by winning the French Open (Roland-Garros).
- Thus, 2026 proved to be a spectacular year for his career, as he claimed both the French Open and US Open major titles in the same season.
- In the US Open final, Zverev showcased a powerful serve, aggressive baseline play, and excellent composure during crucial points.
- Ben Shelton attempted a comeback by winning the third set, but Zverev maintained the pressure in the fourth set, winning it 6-2 to seal the title.
- This victory was particularly significant for Zverev, as he had missed out on the title at the 2020 US Open despite reaching the final. Six years later, he made a magnificent comeback at the same tournament to lift the US Open trophy.
- On the other hand, the tournament was historic for Ben Shelton as well. He reached a Grand Slam men's singles final for the first time and became the first Black American male player to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
- With Shelton's defeat, the wait for an American male player to win the US Open singles title continues; the last American man to win the title was Andy Roddick in 2003.
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