Zverev Claims US Open After Shelton's Historic Run | Belfast News

Alexander Zverev capped off a dominant year by claiming his second Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating rising American star Ben Shelton in a thrilling three-hour final. The German powerhouse, seeded No. 1, cruised to a two-set lead before Shelton showed grit to steal the third set — but Zverev’s relentless power and precision sealed the win in the fourth. What made the moment even more memorable? After Shelton’s final shot sailed out, Zverev reflexively hit it back, thinking play was still on — only to realize he’d just won. Shelton, making history as the first Black American man to reach a Grand Slam final since Arthur Ashe, fought valiantly despite early nerves and double faults. With stars like Brad Pitt and Pierce Brosnan cheering him on, Shelton fell short — ending America’s male Grand Slam drought since 2003. Zverev, already crowned French Open champion, now joins elite company with his sixth major final and second Slam trophy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/alexander-zverev-shatters-american-dream-by-beating-ben-shelton-to-win-us-open/a/161398787.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65e983b79765aeba Report issues to [email protected].