New York, Sept 13, 2026 (AFP) - Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner

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2026-09-14

The Grand Slam floodgates have opened for Alexander Zverev, who cemented his status among the tennis elite with a US Open victory -- his second major in less than four months after more than a decade of toiling amid disappointment, controversy and injury. The 29-year-old German had finally fashioned his "happy end" with his French Open victory in June. On Sunday, he played in his third straight Grand Slam final, following up his Wimbledon runner-......

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