Zverev shatters American dream by beating Shelton to win US Open

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2026-09-14

New York (PA Media/dpa) - Alexander Zverev shattered the American dream by beating Ben Shelton in the US Open final. The big-serving German overpowered 23-year-old Shelton to claim his second grand slam title this year. Although in a bizarre ending, when a Shelton return flew long on match point, Zverev hit the balls back down the other end ready for another game. Only when Zverev glanced up to the big screen did he realize he had actually won. Z......

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